I Was a Teenage Zombie
“I was young, reckless, and in love. Then... I was DEAD, young, reckless, and in love.”
Synopsis
A high-school student and a drug pusher land in a nuclear-wasted river and come out zombies.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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I Was A Teenage Zombie music video
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-06-28
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Michael Rubin
Dan Wake
Steve McCoy
Mussolini
George Seminara
Gordy
Robert C. Sabin
Chuckie
Peter Bush
Rosencrantz
Allen Lewis Rickman
Lieberman
Kevin Nesgoda
The Bird
Cassie Madden
Cindy Faithful
Ray Stough
Lenny
Lynnea Benson
Hilda
Gwyn Drischell
Margo
Theo Polites
Moon (The Dealer)
John Ventimiglia
Band Member #1 (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 1, 1987
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Elias Michalakis
- Screenplay & Story
- James Aviles Martin, Steve Mckoy, George Seminara
- Original Score
- Craig Seeman
- Original Title
- I Was a Teenage Zombie
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Periclean Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Elias Michalakis
James Aviles Martin, Steve Mckoy, George Seminara
Craig Seeman
Peter Lewnes
John Elias Michalakis
Richard Hirsh, John Elias Michalakis, Miljan Peter Ilich
Department Leadership Roster
John Elias Michalakis
Director
James Aviles Martin
Writer
John Elias Michalakis
Producer
John Elias Michalakis
Editor
Richard Hirsh
Producer
Dora Katsoulogiannakis
Costume Design
Steve Mckoy
Writer
George Seminara
Writer
Craig Seeman
Original Music Composer
Peter Lewnes
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About I Was a Teenage Zombie
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is I Was a Teenage Zombie about?
A high-school student and a drug pusher land in a nuclear-wasted river and come out zombies.
Who directed I Was a Teenage Zombie?
I Was a Teenage Zombie was directed by John Elias Michalakis.
Who stars in I Was a Teenage Zombie?
The principal cast of I Was a Teenage Zombie includes Michael Rubin, Steve McCoy, George Seminara, Robert C. Sabin, Peter Bush.
When was I Was a Teenage Zombie released and how long is it?
I Was a Teenage Zombie was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for I Was a Teenage Zombie?
The original motion picture soundtrack for I Was a Teenage Zombie was composed by Craig Seeman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for I Was a Teenage Zombie?
I Was a Teenage Zombie holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.).