City of the Living Dead
Paura nella città dei morti viventi
“From the bowels of the Earth they came...To collect the living!”
Synopsis
A psychic seemingly dies of fright during a séance where she sees a vision of a Dunwich priest hanging himself in a church cemetery. New York City reporter Peter Bell investigates and learns that the priest's suicide has somehow opened a portal to Hell that must be sealed by All Saints Day, or else the dead will overtake humanity.
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Top Cast
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Christopher George
Peter Bell
Catriona MacColl
Mary Woodhouse
Carlo De Mejo
Gerry
Giovanni Lombardo Radice
Bob
Janet Ågren
Sandra
Antonella Interlenghi
Emily Robbins
Daniela Doria
Rosie Kelvin
Fabrizio Jovine
Father William Thomas
Luca Venantini
John-John Robbins
Michele Soavi
Tommy Fisher
Venantino Venantini
Mr. Ross
Robert Sampson
Sheriff Russell
Luciano Rossi
Policeman in Apartment
Aldo Massasso
Mr. Robbins
James Sampson
James McLuhan
Perry Pirkanen
Gravedigger
Lucio Fulci
Dr. Joe Thompson
Michael Gaunt
Grave Digger
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 8, 1983
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 22, 1997
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$400K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$591K
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.48x
+$191K net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lucio Fulci
- Screenplay & Story
- Lucio Fulci, Dardano Sacchetti
- Original Score
- Fabio Frizzi
- Original Title
- Paura nella città dei morti viventi
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- English, Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Budget
- $400K
- Worldwide Gross
- $591K
- Production Studios
- Medusa Distribuzione, Dania Film, National Cinematografica
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lucio Fulci
Lucio Fulci, Dardano Sacchetti
Fabio Frizzi
Sergio Salvati
Vincenzo Tomassi, Edo Brizio
Lucio Fulci, Robert E. Warner
Department Leadership Roster
Lucio Fulci
Producer
Sergio Salvati
Director of Photography
Lucio Fulci
Director
Fabio Frizzi
Original Music Composer
Nazzareno Cardinali
Stunt Coordinator
Lucio Fulci
Screenplay
Massimo Antonello Geleng
Production Design
Vincenzo Tomassi
Editor
Massimo Antonello Geleng
Costume Design
Edo Brizio
Editor
Dardano Sacchetti
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About City of the Living Dead
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is City of the Living Dead about?
A psychic seemingly dies of fright during a séance where she sees a vision of a Dunwich priest hanging himself in a church cemetery. New York City reporter Peter Bell investigates and learns that the priest's suicide has somehow opened a portal to Hell that must be sealed by All Saints Day, or else the dead will overtake humanity.
Who directed City of the Living Dead?
City of the Living Dead was directed by Lucio Fulci.
Who stars in City of the Living Dead?
The principal cast of City of the Living Dead includes Christopher George, Catriona MacColl, Carlo De Mejo, Giovanni Lombardo Radice, Janet Ågren.
When was City of the Living Dead released and how long is it?
City of the Living Dead was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
What was the box office and production budget of City of the Living Dead?
City of the Living Dead had a reported production budget of $400K and grossed $591K at the worldwide box office (1.48 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for City of the Living Dead?
The original motion picture soundtrack for City of the Living Dead was composed by Fabio Frizzi.
What is the age rating and content advisory for City of the Living Dead?
City of the Living Dead holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); FR: 16 (Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).