The City of the Dead
"300 years old! Human blood keeps them alive forever!"
Originally released in 1960. The City of the Dead is a mystery/horror film. directed by John Llewellyn Moxey. At just 78 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Dennis Lotis, Christopher Lee, and Patricia Jessel
Synopsis
In Whitewood, Massachusetts, a presumed witch places a curse on the town before she is burned at the stake. 300 years later, a college student arrives and checks into the mysterious Raven's Inn to research the town's history with witchcraft.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 9, 1960
65 years ago
Runtime
1h 18m
78 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (168 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
Dennis Lotis
as Richard Barlow
Christopher Lee
as Prof. Alan Driscoll
Patricia Jessel
as Elizabeth Selwyn / Mrs. Newless
Tom Naylor
as Bill Maitland
Betta St. John
as Patricia Russell
Venetia Stevenson
as Nan Barlow
Valentine Dyall
as Jethrow Keane
Ann Beach
as Lottie
Norman MacOwan
as Rev. Russell
James Dyrenforth
as Garage Attendant
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Vulcan Film
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The City of the Dead about?
In Whitewood, Massachusetts, a presumed witch places a curse on the town before she is burned at the stake. 300 years later, a college student arrives and checks into the mysterious Raven's Inn to ...
Who directed The City of the Dead?
The City of the Dead was directed by John Llewellyn Moxey.
How long is The City of the Dead?
The City of the Dead has a runtime of 1 hours and 18 minutes (78 minutes total).
When was The City of the Dead released?
The City of the Dead was released on September 9, 1960 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The City of the Dead?
The main cast of The City of the Dead includes Dennis Lotis, Christopher Lee, Patricia Jessel, Tom Naylor, Betta St. John.
Is The City of the Dead worth watching?
The City of the Dead has a user rating of 6.5/10 based on 168 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.