The Dead Come Home
“Where Trespassing is a Matter of Life or Death!”
Synopsis
A group of friends decide to renovate an old house located in the middle of nowhere, in the hope of turning it into their crash pad, but shortly after arriving, a strange and seemingly senile old woman is found to be lurking around the premises.
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Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Mark Zobain
Ron
Victor Verhaeghe
Bob
Sarah Newhouse
Jamie
Douglas Gibson
Mark/Old Lady
J.D. Cerna
Steve
Naomi Kooker
Linda
Eugene Sautner
Joey
Rob Moretti
S
James Griffin
Ricky
Leighann Belair
1940's Girl
Bruce Spaulding Fuller
Bob's Legs on Ground
Darrell Gibson
Old Lady Double
Albert Jaccoma
1940's Dead Man
Pam Lewis
Old Lady (voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 27, 1989
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James Riffel
- Screenplay & Story
- James Riffel
- Original Score
- William B. Riffel
- Original Title
- The Dead Come Home
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- October Films, Troma Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James Riffel
James Riffel
William B. Riffel
Mark Petersson
Valerie Schwartz
James Riffel, Mark Bladis, Melisse Lewis
Department Leadership Roster
James Riffel
Director
James Riffel
Writer
Valerie Schwartz
Editor
Mark Petersson
Director of Photography
Melisse Lewis
Producer
William B. Riffel
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Dead Come Home
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What is The Dead Come Home about?
A group of friends decide to renovate an old house located in the middle of nowhere, in the hope of turning it into their crash pad, but shortly after arriving, a strange and seemingly senile old woman is found to be lurking around the premises.
Who directed The Dead Come Home?
The Dead Come Home was directed by James Riffel.
Who stars in The Dead Come Home?
The principal cast of The Dead Come Home includes Mark Zobain, Victor Verhaeghe, Sarah Newhouse, Douglas Gibson, J.D. Cerna.
When was The Dead Come Home released and how long is it?
The Dead Come Home was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for The Dead Come Home?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Dead Come Home was composed by William B. Riffel.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Dead Come Home?
The Dead Come Home holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).