The Curse of the Living Corpse
“More terrifying than Frankenstein...More deadly than Dracula...The creature that undrapes the passions of the living!”
Synopsis
The wealthy patriarch of the Sinclair family lives in mortal fear of being buried alive due to a rare condition that causes him to sometimes appear lifeless. After his death, relatives learn that his will stipulates a strict series of orders that must be followed in order to receive their inheritance. The family refuses to comply and the patriarch returns from the grave to exact revenge by killing each of them in the way they fear most.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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CURSE OF THE LIVING CORPSE - Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2008-04-14
Top Cast
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Roy Scheider
Philip Sinclair
Helen Warren
Abigail Sinclair
Robert Milli
Bruce Sinclair
Margot Hartman
Vivian Sinclair
Hugh Franklin
James Benson
Linda Donovan
Letty Crews
Dino Narizzano
Robert Harrington
Candace Hilligoss
Deborah Benson
J. Frank Lucas
Seth Lucas
George Cotton
Constable Winters
Jane Bruce
The Cook
Paul Haney
Chief Constable Barnes
William B. Blood
Minister (as Williiam B. Blood)
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 1, 1964
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$120K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Del Tenney
- Screenplay & Story
- Del Tenney
- Original Score
- George Burt
- Original Title
- The Curse of the Living Corpse
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Production Budget
- $120K
- Production Studios
- Iselin-Tenney Productions, Deal Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Del Tenney
Del Tenney, Margot Hartman
George Burt
Richard Hilliard
Del Tenney
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Hilliard
Director of Photography
Del Tenney
Director
Del Tenney
Screenplay
Margot Hartman
Writer
Del Tenney
Producer
George Burt
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Curse of the Living Corpse
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What is The Curse of the Living Corpse about?
The wealthy patriarch of the Sinclair family lives in mortal fear of being buried alive due to a rare condition that causes him to sometimes appear lifeless. After his death, relatives learn that his will stipulates a strict series of orders that must be followed in order to receive their inheritance. The family refuses to comply and the patriarch returns from the grave to exact revenge by killing each of them in the way they fear most.
Who directed The Curse of the Living Corpse?
The Curse of the Living Corpse was directed by Del Tenney.
Who stars in The Curse of the Living Corpse?
The principal cast of The Curse of the Living Corpse includes Roy Scheider, Helen Warren, Robert Milli, Margot Hartman, Hugh Franklin.
When was The Curse of the Living Corpse released and how long is it?
The Curse of the Living Corpse was released in 1964 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.
Who composed the musical score for The Curse of the Living Corpse?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Curse of the Living Corpse was composed by George Burt.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Curse of the Living Corpse?
The Curse of the Living Corpse holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).