The City of the Dead
“300 years old! Human blood keeps them alive forever!”
Synopsis
In Whitewood, Massachusetts, a presumed witch places a curse on the town before she is burned at the stake. 300 years later, a college student arrives and checks into the mysterious Raven's Inn to research the town's history with witchcraft.
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City of the Dead (1960) - TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-06-02
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Dennis Lotis
Richard Barlow
Christopher Lee
Prof. Alan Driscoll
Patricia Jessel
Elizabeth Selwyn / Mrs. Newless
Tom Naylor
Bill Maitland
Betta St. John
Patricia Russell
Venetia Stevenson
Nan Barlow
Valentine Dyall
Jethrow Keane
Ann Beach
Lottie
Norman MacOwan
Rev. Russell
James Dyrenforth
Garage Attendant
Fred Johnson
The Elder
William Abney
Policeman
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 12, 1961
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 22, 2007
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Llewellyn Moxey
- Screenplay & Story
- George Baxt
- Original Score
- Douglas Gamley
- Original Title
- The City of the Dead
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
- Production Studios
- Vulcan Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Llewellyn Moxey
George Baxt, Milton Subotsky
Douglas Gamley
Desmond Dickinson
John Pomeroy
Seymour S. Dorner, Donald Taylor, Milton Subotsky, Max Rosenberg
Department Leadership Roster
John Llewellyn Moxey
Director
George Baxt
Screenplay
John Pomeroy
Editor
Donald Taylor
Producer
Desmond Dickinson
Director of Photography
Max Rosenberg
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The City of the Dead
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The City of the Dead about?
In Whitewood, Massachusetts, a presumed witch places a curse on the town before she is burned at the stake. 300 years later, a college student arrives and checks into the mysterious Raven's Inn to research the town's history with witchcraft.
Who directed The City of the Dead?
The City of the Dead was directed by John Llewellyn Moxey.
Who stars in The City of the Dead?
The principal cast of The City of the Dead includes Dennis Lotis, Christopher Lee, Patricia Jessel, Tom Naylor, Betta St. John.
When was The City of the Dead released and how long is it?
The City of the Dead was released in 1960 with a total runtime of 1h 18m.
Who composed the musical score for The City of the Dead?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The City of the Dead was composed by Douglas Gamley.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The City of the Dead?
The City of the Dead holds official age classifications: GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).