The Video Dead
“Look what's buried inside your television.”
Synopsis
On a quiet, tree-lined street, an old television set receives a single channel that repeats the same horror film over and over, freeing zombies from the grave to kill.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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The Video Dead (1987) Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-02-14
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Roxanna Augesen
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Rocky Duvall
Jeff Blair
Michael St. Michaels
Henry Jordan
Jennifer Miro
The Woman
Libby Russler
Maria
Sam David McClelland
Joshua Daniels
Victoria Bastel
April Ellison
Al Millan
Carl Solomon
Hospital Attendant
Sergio Kato
Nestor
Cliff Gardner
Zombie
Mark Rosseau
The Undead
Joanne Jarvis
The Undead
Anthony C. Ferrante
The Undead
Maurice Diller
The Undead
Patrick Treadway
Jimmy D.
Diane Hadley
The Bride
Jack Stellman
Jack
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 6, 1987
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 21, 1987
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Scott
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Scott
- Original Score
- Leonard Marcel, Stuart Rabinowitsh, Kevin McMahon
- Original Title
- The Video Dead
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Interstate 5 Productions, Highlight Productions, Manson International
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Scott
Robert Scott
Leonard Marcel, Stuart Rabinowitsh, Kevin McMahon
Greg Becker
Bob Sarles
Robert Scott
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Scott
Director
Robert Scott
Writer
Robert Scott
Producer
Leonard Marcel
Original Music Composer
Stuart Rabinowitsh
Original Music Composer
Greg Becker
Director of Photography
Bob Sarles
Editor
Katalin Rogers
Production Design
Andrea Nemerson
Costume Design
Edward Richard
Costume Design
Kevin McMahon
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Video Dead
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Video Dead about?
On a quiet, tree-lined street, an old television set receives a single channel that repeats the same horror film over and over, freeing zombies from the grave to kill.
Who directed The Video Dead?
The Video Dead was directed by Robert Scott.
Who stars in The Video Dead?
The principal cast of The Video Dead includes Roxanna Augesen, Rocky Duvall, Michael St. Michaels, Jennifer Miro, Libby Russler.
When was The Video Dead released and how long is it?
The Video Dead was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for The Video Dead?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Video Dead was composed by Leonard Marcel, Stuart Rabinowitsh, Kevin McMahon.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Video Dead?
The Video Dead holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).