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6.7 / 10(708 votes)IMDbR19791h 31m$1.9M Worldwide GrossItaly

Zombie Flesh Eaters

Zombi 2

“We are going to eat you!”

Synopsis

After an abandoned boat sails into New York harbor with a zombie aboard, a reporter teams up with the daughter of the boat's missing captain to investigate the island where he was last seen conducting research—the site of an alleged zombie outbreak.

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Type: Trailer • Published 2025-06-23

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

July 18, 1980

Wide Cinema Exhibition

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

November 1, 1981

Physical Home Media

Financials & Box Office Performance

ReleasedBlockbuster Success (3.87x ROI)

Production Budget

$497K

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$1.9M

Total global ticket sales

Box Office Return

3.87x

+$1.4M net gain

Theatrical Status

Mega Hit

Box office tier

Budget: $497KWorldwide: $1.9M

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Lucio Fulci
Screenplay & Story
Elisa Briganti
Original Score
Fabio Frizzi, Giorgio Cascio
Original Title
Zombi 2
Country of Origin
Italy
Spoken Languages
English, Italian, Spanish
Runtime
1h 31m
Production Budget
$497K
Worldwide Gross
$1.9M
Production Studios
Variety Film Production

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Lucio Fulci

Screenplay & Story

Elisa Briganti

Original Score & Music

Fabio Frizzi, Giorgio Cascio

Director of Photography

Sergio Salvati

Film Editing

Vincenzo Tomassi

Producers

Ugo Tucci, Fabrizio De Angelis

Department Leadership Roster

Lucio Fulci

Lucio Fulci

Director

Ugo Tucci

Producer

Sergio Salvati

Sergio Salvati

Director of Photography

Vincenzo Tomassi

Editor

Walter Patriarca

Walter Patriarca

Production Design

Walter Patriarca

Walter Patriarca

Costume Design

Fabio Frizzi

Fabio Frizzi

Original Music Composer

Giorgio Cascio

Original Music Composer

Fabrizio De Angelis

Fabrizio De Angelis

Producer

Elisa Briganti

Writer

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: R

R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

International Certification Matrix

Germany (FSK)18

FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.

United Kingdom (BBFC)18

Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.

United States (MPAA)R

Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Zombie Flesh Eaters

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Zombie Flesh Eaters about?

After an abandoned boat sails into New York harbor with a zombie aboard, a reporter teams up with the daughter of the boat's missing captain to investigate the island where he was last seen conducting research—the site of an alleged zombie outbreak.

Who directed Zombie Flesh Eaters?

Zombie Flesh Eaters was directed by Lucio Fulci.

Who stars in Zombie Flesh Eaters?

The principal cast of Zombie Flesh Eaters includes Tisa Farrow, Ian McCulloch, Richard Johnson, Olga Karlatos, Al Cliver.

When was Zombie Flesh Eaters released and how long is it?

Zombie Flesh Eaters was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.

What was the box office and production budget of Zombie Flesh Eaters?

Zombie Flesh Eaters had a reported production budget of $497K and grossed $1.9M at the worldwide box office (3.87 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).

Who composed the musical score for Zombie Flesh Eaters?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Zombie Flesh Eaters was composed by Fabio Frizzi, Giorgio Cascio.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Zombie Flesh Eaters?

Zombie Flesh Eaters holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).