The Thirsty Dead
“They need a special liquid to stay young. It is red, thick and warm!”
Synopsis
Beautiful young girls are kidnapped off the streets of Manila by a death cult that needs their blood to remain immortal.
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"The Thirsty Dead" - Excerpt
Type: Clip • Published 2014-05-05
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 6, 1974
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Terry Becker
- Screenplay & Story
- Charles Dennis
- Original Score
- Richard LaSalle
- Original Title
- The Thirsty Dead
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, Philippines
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- de & be Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Terry Becker
Charles Dennis, Lou Whitehill, Terry Becker
Richard LaSalle
Nonong Rasca
Anthony DiMarco
Wesley E. De Pue .
Department Leadership Roster
Wesley E. De Pue .
Producer
Nonong Rasca
Director of Photography
Anthony DiMarco
Editor
Richard LaSalle
Original Music Composer
Charles Dennis
Screenplay
Terry Becker
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Thirsty Dead
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What is The Thirsty Dead about?
Beautiful young girls are kidnapped off the streets of Manila by a death cult that needs their blood to remain immortal.
Who directed The Thirsty Dead?
The Thirsty Dead was directed by Terry Becker.
Who stars in The Thirsty Dead?
The principal cast of The Thirsty Dead includes Jennifer Billingsley, John Considine, Judith McConnell, Tani Guthrie, Fredricka Meyers.
When was The Thirsty Dead released and how long is it?
The Thirsty Dead was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for The Thirsty Dead?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Thirsty Dead was composed by Richard LaSalle.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Thirsty Dead?
The Thirsty Dead holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).