---
title: "DeadTectives"
year: 2019
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/deadtectives-2019"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 541099
imdb_id: "tt3503068"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 92
community_rating: 5.8
vote_count: 92
content_rating: "NR"
---

# DeadTectives (2019) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/deadtectives-2019

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Deadtectives is a 2018 comedy horror film directed by Tony West, who co-wrote the script with David Clayton Rogers. The film stars Chris Geere, Tina Ivlev, David Newman, and Jose Maria de Tavira. The story follows a team of reality television paranormal investigators who travel to Mexico's most haunted house in pursuit of better ratings. As the true dark secrets of the mansion begin to reveal themselves, the hapless team quickly discovers that the location is no hoax. Lacking any genuine ghost-hunting experience, the investigators must figure out how to stop the ghosts and escape the house with their lives intact. The film had its world premiere on October 5, 2018, at the Sitges Film Festival. It was subsequently released in the United States in 2019 on Shudder, as well as in Russia through Planeta Inform.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Philo | Hoopla | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | None | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | None | Apple TV Store, YouTube |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | Hoopla | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Tony West
- **Networks / Studios**: Bad Idea, BondIt, Dark Factory Entertainment

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Chris Geere** as *Sam*
- **Tina Ivlev** as *Kate*
- **David Newman** as *Lloyd*
- **José María de Tavira** as *Javier*
- **Martha Higareda** as *Abril*
- **Emilio Savinni** as *Dead Father*
- **Mark Riley** as *Bob*
- **Valentina Zertuche** as *Dead Little Girl*
- **Matías del Castillo** as *Dead Little Boy*
- **Núria Blanco** as *Dead Mother*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch DeadTectives online?
DeadTectives is currently available to watch or stream on Philo, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is DeadTectives worth watching?
DeadTectives holds a community rating of 5.8/10 based on 92 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Comedy, Horror for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie DeadTectives and when was it released?
DeadTectives is a feature film with a runtime of 92 minutes. It was released in 2019. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed DeadTectives?
DeadTectives was directed by Tony West.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [DeadTectives — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/541099)
- [Deadtectives - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deadtectives)
- [DeadTectives (2019) — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/541099-deadtectives)
- [Jose Maria de Tavira - KMDb](https://www.kmdb.or.kr/main)
- [Deadtectives (2018) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3503068/)

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