The Undead
“Terror... that screams from the grave!”
Synopsis
Two psychics place a prostitute under hypnosis in order to learn about her past-life experiences. When they unwittingly send her back in time, she finds herself in the Middle Ages, suspected of being a witch and on the verge of being executed.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Joe Dante on THE UNDEAD
Type: Featurette • Published 2013-07-02
Top Cast
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Pamela Duncan
Diana Love / Helene
Richard Garland
Pendragon
Allison Hayes
Livia
Val Dufour
Quintus Ratcliff
Mel Welles
Gravedigger Smolkin
Dorothy Neumann
Meg Maud
Billy Barty
The Imp
Bruno VeSota
Innkeeper Scroop
Richard Devon
Satan
Maurice Manson
Prof. Ulbrecht Olinger
Aaron Saxon
Gobbo, the Jailer
Don Garrett
The Knight
Dick Miller
The Leper
Paul Blaisdell
Corpse (uncredited)
Signe Hack
Villager (uncredited)
Jack Tornek
Villager (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 1, 1957
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$70K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Roger Corman
- Screenplay & Story
- Charles B. Griffith, Mark Hanna
- Original Score
- Ronald Stein
- Original Title
- The Undead
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, French
- Runtime
- 1h 11m
- Production Budget
- $70K
- Production Studios
- Roger Corman Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Roger Corman
Charles B. Griffith, Mark Hanna
Ronald Stein
William A. Sickner
Frank Sullivan
Roger Corman
Department Leadership Roster
Roger Corman
Director
Charles B. Griffith
Screenplay
Mark Hanna
Screenplay
Ronald Stein
Original Music Composer
William A. Sickner
Director of Photography
Frank Sullivan
Editor
Roger Corman
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Undead
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Undead about?
Two psychics place a prostitute under hypnosis in order to learn about her past-life experiences. When they unwittingly send her back in time, she finds herself in the Middle Ages, suspected of being a witch and on the verge of being executed.
Who directed The Undead?
The Undead was directed by Roger Corman.
Who stars in The Undead?
The principal cast of The Undead includes Pamela Duncan, Richard Garland, Allison Hayes, Val Dufour, Mel Welles.
When was The Undead released and how long is it?
The Undead was released in 1957 with a total runtime of 1h 11m.
Who composed the musical score for The Undead?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Undead was composed by Ronald Stein.