A Wish for the Dead
“The world will end, with just one wish...”
Synopsis
A mysterious man offers John hope with his dying wife. A locket, which will grant a single wish. John wishes that death cease to exist. Chaos ensues as the living can't die, and the dead can't remain in the grave.
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A WISH FOR THE DEAD | Zombie Horror | Nathan Thomas Milliner | Free Full Movie
Type: Featurette • Published 2023-12-16
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Ashley Anderson
Mallory Johns
Thomas Dunbar
Dr. Foree
Kristine Renee Farley
Beth
Ryan Beyer
Bobby
Bill Breuer
Reverend Edwards
Nathan Thomas Milliner
Stu Prison Guard
Adam Pepper
James Lee Tucker
Nick Beirne
Checkered Shirt Victim
Charles Calby
Fire Chief
Clayton Carrier
Bat Basher Zombie
Lori Cooke
Chole
J. Barrett Cooper
Talker Zombie
Bret Decker
Graveyard Zombie
Julia Dillman
Crazy Eyes Zombie
Vanessa Ferguson
Neck Bitter Zombie
Eva Flowers
Nancy
Liz Foushee
Amber
Aaron Fultz
Child Zombie
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 22, 2014
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$3K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nathan Thomas Milliner
- Screenplay & Story
- Nathan Thomas Milliner, Herschel Zahnd
- Original Score
- Jayson Allen, Harley Poe, Poetry of the Dead
- Original Title
- A Wish for the Dead
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Budget
- $3K
- Production Studios
- American Recording Company, Renegade Art Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nathan Thomas Milliner
Nathan Thomas Milliner, Herschel Zahnd
Jayson Allen, Harley Poe, Poetry of the Dead
Herschel Zahnd
Thomas Dunbar, Herschel Zahnd, Kathryn Furrow Zeigler
Department Leadership Roster
Nathan Thomas Milliner
Director
Nathan Thomas Milliner
Writer
Herschel Zahnd
Writer
Herschel Zahnd
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Wish for the Dead
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What is A Wish for the Dead about?
A mysterious man offers John hope with his dying wife. A locket, which will grant a single wish. John wishes that death cease to exist. Chaos ensues as the living can't die, and the dead can't remain in the grave.
Who directed A Wish for the Dead?
A Wish for the Dead was directed by Nathan Thomas Milliner.
Who stars in A Wish for the Dead?
The principal cast of A Wish for the Dead includes Ashley Anderson, Thomas Dunbar, Kristine Renee Farley, Ryan Beyer, Bill Breuer.
When was A Wish for the Dead released and how long is it?
A Wish for the Dead was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for A Wish for the Dead?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Wish for the Dead was composed by Jayson Allen, Harley Poe, Poetry of the Dead.