House of the Living Dead
“It drives you mad before it kills!”
Synopsis
On a South African plantation, a maniac is on the loose, first killing the estate's animals, then starting on the human members.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Midnight Movie
Festival / Special Debut
July 23, 1976
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ray Austin
- Screenplay & Story
- Marc Marais
- Original Score
- Peter J. Elliott
- Original Title
- House of the Living Dead
- Country of Origin
- South Africa
- Spoken Languages
- Afrikaans, English
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- Associated Film Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ray Austin
Marc Marais, John Brason
Peter J. Elliott
Diana Friedberg
Matt Druker, Basil Rayburn, Philip N. Krasne
Department Leadership Roster
Marc Marais
Screenplay
Matt Druker
Producer
Basil Rayburn
Producer
Peter J. Elliott
Original Music Composer
Diana Friedberg
Editor
Anita Friedberg
Production Design
Ray Austin
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
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 House of the Living Dead
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is House of the Living Dead about?
On a South African plantation, a maniac is on the loose, first killing the estate's animals, then starting on the human members.
Who directed House of the Living Dead?
House of the Living Dead was directed by Ray Austin.
Who stars in House of the Living Dead?
The principal cast of House of the Living Dead includes Mark Burns, Shirley Anne Field, David Oxley, Margaret Inglis, Dia Sydow.
When was House of the Living Dead released and how long is it?
House of the Living Dead was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
Who composed the musical score for House of the Living Dead?
The original motion picture soundtrack for House of the Living Dead was composed by Peter J. Elliott.
What is the age rating and content advisory for House of the Living Dead?
House of the Living Dead holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).