Curse of the Undead
"His body is an empty shell that hides a lustful fiend!"
Originally released in 1959. Curse of the Undead is a horror/western film. directed by Edward Dein. At just 79 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Eric Fleming, Michael Pate, and Kathleen Crowley
Synopsis
A mysterious epidemic has struck an Old West frontier town and young girls are falling deathly ill. Doc Carter, his lovely daughter Dolores, and preacher Dan Young have their hands full caring for the infirm. When one of the patients dies unexpectedly, Dan notices two puncture wounds on her neck. His investigation leads him to the strange gunslinger Drake Robey, who always seems to be slower on the draw than his opponents, but who—despite being outdrawn, and even shot—always manages to survive these deadly encounters. Dan soon discovers that Drake also has an aversion to crucifixes, sleeps in coffins, and cannot tolerate sunlight...
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 1, 1959
66 years ago
Runtime
1h 19m
79 minutes total
User Rating
5.4/10
Mixed (33 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Universal International Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Curse of the Undead about?
A mysterious epidemic has struck an Old West frontier town and young girls are falling deathly ill. Doc Carter, his lovely daughter Dolores, and preacher Dan Young have their hands full caring for ...
Who directed Curse of the Undead?
Curse of the Undead was directed by Edward Dein.
How long is Curse of the Undead?
Curse of the Undead has a runtime of 1 hours and 19 minutes (79 minutes total).
When was Curse of the Undead released?
Curse of the Undead was released on December 1, 1959 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Curse of the Undead?
The main cast of Curse of the Undead includes Eric Fleming, Michael Pate, Kathleen Crowley, John Hoyt, Bruce Gordon.