Children of the Living Dead
“Thirty years later and they're walking again...”
Synopsis
Starting a new life in a quiet Pennsylvania town, Matthew Michaels only thought is to turn an old farm property into a profitable car dealership. He soon discovers that beneath the gentle surface, this small town is anything but calm and peaceful. Firstly, he learns that his new property is located on the site of a graveyard, which all the townsfolk regard as an evil place that must never be visited. He then discovers that years earlier the town had suffered an infestation of the living dead ...zombies who prey on human flesh. One zombie, the infamous Abbot Hayes, escaped destruction. As the construction team begin degging, they unleash the thing the townsfolk fear the most, the wrath of Abbot Hayes and the awakening of ... The Children of the Living Dead.
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Children Of The Living Dead (2001) - Official Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-09-06
Top Cast
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Tom Savini
Deputy Hughs
Damien Luvara
Matthew Micheals
Jamie McCoy
Laurie Danesi
Sam Nicotero
Dusty
Heidi Hinzman
Candy Danesi
Tom Stoviak
Gregg Peters
A. Barrett Worland
Abbott Hayes
Martin Schiff
Deputy Randolph
Philip Bower
Joseph Michaels
Robert Oppel
Brad
Christopher Mowod
Gary
Christopher Maurer
Mike
Lou Consolo
Zombie possible hunter (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 11, 2001
Wide Cinema Exhibition
February 14, 2002
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$500K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tor Ramsey
- Screenplay & Story
- Karen Lee Wolf
- Original Title
- Children of the Living Dead
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Budget
- $500K
- Production Studios
- Westwood Artists International Inc.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tor Ramsey
Karen Lee Wolf
Bill Hinzman
Tom Dubensky
John A. Russo, Joseph Wolf, Karen Lee Wolf
Department Leadership Roster
Tom Savini
Stunt Coordinator
Karen Lee Wolf
Screenplay
Karen Lee Wolf
Producer
Bill Hinzman
Director of Photography
Tor Ramsey
Director
Tom Dubensky
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Children of the Living Dead
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What is Children of the Living Dead about?
Starting a new life in a quiet Pennsylvania town, Matthew Michaels only thought is to turn an old farm property into a profitable car dealership. He soon discovers that beneath the gentle surface, this small town is anything but calm and peaceful. Firstly, he learns that his new property is located on the site of a graveyard, which all the townsfolk regard as an evil place that must never be visited. He then discovers that years earlier the town had suffered an infestation of the living dead ...zombies who prey on human flesh. One zombie, the infamous Abbot Hayes, escaped destruction. As the construction team begin degging, they unleash the thing the townsfolk fear the most, the wrath of Abbot Hayes and the awakening of ... The Children of the Living Dead.
Who directed Children of the Living Dead?
Children of the Living Dead was directed by Tor Ramsey.
Who stars in Children of the Living Dead?
The principal cast of Children of the Living Dead includes Tom Savini, Damien Luvara, Jamie McCoy, Sam Nicotero, Heidi Hinzman.
When was Children of the Living Dead released and how long is it?
Children of the Living Dead was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Children of the Living Dead?
Children of the Living Dead holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.).