The Chilling
“They came. They thawed. They conquered.”
Synopsis
The bodies at a cryogenic centre are defrosted by accident and turn into cannibalistic zombies.
Top Cast
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Linda Blair
Mary Hampton
Dan Haggerty
Sgt. Vince Marlow
Troy Donahue
Dr. Miller
Jack De Rieux
Joseph Davenport Sr. (as Jack De Ruiex)
Ron Vincent
Joe Davenport, Jr.
Michael Jacobs
Mark Evans
John Flanagan
Steve Carson
Steve Gluck
Jerry Kardell
Peggy Duncan
Lisa Burton
Jack A. Sunseri
Thug #1
Rick Blanchard
Tony Rizzo / Thug #2
Jim Thrasher
Thug #3
Roger Wallace
Thug #4
Neil O'Neill
Dr. Nevin
Robert Clark
KC Power Man #1
Matthew Riley
KC Power Man #2
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1989
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Deland Nuse, Jack A. Sunseri
- Screenplay & Story
- Jack A. Sunseri
- Original Title
- The Chilling
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Deland Nuse, Jack A. Sunseri
Jack A. Sunseri
Department Leadership Roster
Deland Nuse
Director
Jack A. Sunseri
Director
Jack A. Sunseri
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Infection & Undead
Zombie
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Chilling
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Chilling about?
The bodies at a cryogenic centre are defrosted by accident and turn into cannibalistic zombies.
Who directed The Chilling?
The Chilling was directed by Deland Nuse, Jack A. Sunseri.
Who stars in The Chilling?
The principal cast of The Chilling includes Linda Blair, Dan Haggerty, Troy Donahue, Jack De Rieux, Ron Vincent.
When was The Chilling released and how long is it?
The Chilling was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Chilling?
The Chilling holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).