Raiders of the Living Dead
“They are evil. They are dead. They are ravenous...”
Synopsis
In an abandoned prison, a doctor has revived executed convicts as the living dead. Teenager, Jonathan creates a laser gun from a videodisc player and pursues the walking dead, aided by his girlfriend and grandfather. Also tracking down the zombies is a tabloid reporter.
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Raiders of the Living Dead (1986) - Official Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-09-06
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Release History & Theatrical Window
February 25, 2003
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Samuel M. Sherman
- Screenplay & Story
- Samuel M. Sherman, Brett Piper
- Original Title
- Raiders of the Living Dead
- Country of Origin
- Canada, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- Independent International Pictures (I-I), Cineronde-Canada
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Samuel M. Sherman
Samuel M. Sherman, Brett Piper
Douglas Meltzer
John Donaldson
Dan Q. Kennis, Charles Baldwin
Department Leadership Roster
Samuel M. Sherman
Director
Samuel M. Sherman
Screenplay
Brett Piper
Screenplay
Dan Q. Kennis
Producer
Douglas Meltzer
Director of Photography
John Donaldson
Editor
Ruth Seidman
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Raiders of the Living Dead
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What is Raiders of the Living Dead about?
In an abandoned prison, a doctor has revived executed convicts as the living dead. Teenager, Jonathan creates a laser gun from a videodisc player and pursues the walking dead, aided by his girlfriend and grandfather. Also tracking down the zombies is a tabloid reporter.
Who directed Raiders of the Living Dead?
Raiders of the Living Dead was directed by Samuel M. Sherman.
Who stars in Raiders of the Living Dead?
The principal cast of Raiders of the Living Dead includes Scott Schwartz, Robert Deveau, Donna Asali, Robert Allen, Robert A. Sacchetti.
When was Raiders of the Living Dead released and how long is it?
Raiders of the Living Dead was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Raiders of the Living Dead?
Raiders of the Living Dead holds official age classifications: US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).