The Laughing Dead(1989)
The Laughing Dead Synopsis
A busload of travelers and their disgraced priest tour guide, on the hunt for Aztec ruins, decide to stop in a Mexican village on the eve of the Day of the Dead. Unbeknownst to them, a local doctor plans to begin a diabolical ritual intended to bring about Hell on Earth.
The Laughing Dead (1989) is a horror film directed by Somtow Sucharitkul, released on January 1, 1989 with a runtime of 1h 31m. It stars Tim Sullivan, Wendy Webb, Premika Eaton and Patrick Roskowick. Viewers rate it 3.3 out of 10 across 18 ratings.
- Director:
- Somtow Sucharitkul
- Writers:
- Somtow Sucharitkul
- Producers:
- Lex Nakashima
- Cinematographer:
- David Boyd
- Composer:
- Somtow Sucharitkul
- Production:
- Skouras Pictures
- Status:
- Released
The Laughing Dead (1989) Trailer
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The Laughing Dead Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Tim Sullivan
Tim Sullivan
as Father Ezechiel O’Sullivan
- Wendy Webb
Wendy Webb
as Tessie
- Premika Eaton
Premika Eaton
as Laurie
- Patrick Roskowick
Patrick Roskowick
as Ivan
- Larry Coven
Larry Coven
as Wilbur (as Larry Kagen)
- Krista Keim
Krista Keim
as Clarisse
- Gregory Frost
Gregory Frost
as Frost
- Raymond Ridenour
Raymond Ridenour
as Dozois
Somtow Sucharitkul
as Dr. Um-tzec
Forrest J. Ackerman
as Corpse #1
- Joey Acedo
Joey Acedo
as Policeman #1
- John Anthoni
John Anthoni
as Acolyte #1
Key crew
Directed by Somtow Sucharitkul, written by Somtow Sucharitkul, produced by Lex Nakashima.
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The Laughing Dead Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 3.3/10 from 18 ratings.
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The Laughing Dead – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Laughing Dead online?
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The Laughing Dead (1989) is available to stream on Franatic Amazon Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Laughing Dead?
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The main cast of The Laughing Dead (1989) includes Tim Sullivan, Wendy Webb, Premika Eaton, Patrick Roskowick and Larry Coven. The film was directed by Somtow Sucharitkul. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Laughing Dead released?
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The Laughing Dead was released on January 1, 1989 and runs for 1h 31m.
Is The Laughing Dead worth watching?
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The Laughing Dead (1989) holds an average rating of 3.3 out of 10 from 18 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy horror films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Laughing Dead?
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Yes. The official The Laughing Dead trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.