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City of the Living Dead 1980

“From the bowels of the Earth they came...To collect the living!”

★ 6.5/10 NR HorrorFantasyMystery Released
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What is City of the Living Dead?

City of the Living Dead is a film first released in 1980. Catalogued under Horror, Fantasy, Mystery.

Type
Film
Year
1980
Status
Released
Runtime
93 minutes
Release date
Aug 11, 1980
Studios
Medusa Distribuzione, Dania Film, National Cinematografica
Genres
Horror, Fantasy, Mystery
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83 /100 Solid Watch
⚡ Pacing & Momentum8.4/10
🧠 Narrative Depth8.8/10
🔄 Rewatch Potential7.7/10
🎬 Production Scale8.2/10
🎯 Feature Film #Horror #Fantasy #Mystery

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City of the Living Dead is a film first released in 1980. Catalogued under Horror, Fantasy, Mystery. Produced and broadcast by Medusa Distribuzione, Dania Film, National Cinematografica. Current status: Released.

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“A séance awakens a Hell portal that must be sealed before All Saints Day.”

Reasons to watch
  • Distinctive horror-fantasy blend
  • Occult mystery with apocalyptic stakes
Keep in mind
  • May feel dated to modern viewers

Watch it if you enjoy 1980s horror with occult themes and a race against an apocalyptic deadline.

Features supernatural horror, graphic death imagery, and themes of apocalypse, suitable for mature audiences.

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What is the central supernatural threat?

A portal to Hell opened by a priest's suicide that could let the dead overtake humanity.

Who is the main protagonist?

New York City reporter Peter Bell investigates the events.

What must happen to stop the dead from overtaking humanity?

The portal must be sealed by All Saints Day.

What genres describe the film?

It is classified as horror, fantasy, and mystery.

When was the film released in the United States?

It was released in the US on April 8, 1983.

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