Night of the Zombies(1980)
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When the Creeping Dead Devour the Living Flesh!
Night of the Zombies Synopsis
A rat causes a chemical leak at a Papua New Guinea research facility, leading a group of eco-terrorists to demand the closure of all facilities. When a team of Interpol commandos are enlisted to eliminate the terrorists, they find themselves embroiled in a zombie outbreak.
Night of the Zombies (1980) is a horror and science fiction film directed by Bruno Mattei, released on November 17, 1980 with a runtime of 1h 41m. It stars Margit Evelyn Newton, Franco Garofalo, Selan Karay and José Gras. Viewers rate it 5.4 out of 10 across 154 ratings.
- Director:
- Bruno Mattei
- Writers:
- José María Cunillés, Rossella Drudi, Claudio Fragasso
- Producers:
- Isabel Mulá, José María Cunillés
- Cinematographer:
- John Cabrera
- Production:
- Films Dara, Beatrice Film
- Status:
- Released
Night of the Zombies (1980) Trailer
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Night of the Zombies Cast & Crew
Main cast
Margit Evelyn Newton
as Lia Rousseau
Franco Garofalo
as Zantoro (as Frank Garfield)
Selan Karay
as Vincent
- José Gras
José Gras
as Lt. Mike London (as Robert O'Neil)
- Gabriel Renom
Gabriel Renom
as Pierre (as Gaby Renom)
Josep Lluís Fonoll
as Osborne (as Luis Fonoll)
- Pietro Fumelli
Pietro Fumelli
as Man on TV (as Piero Fumelli)
- Bruno Boni
Bruno Boni
as Reporter
- Patrizia Costa
Patrizia Costa
as Woman in Bar
Cesare Di Vito
as TV Speaker
- Sergio Pislar
Sergio Pislar
as Technician Lawson
Bernard Seray
as Prof. Barrett's Assistant
Key crew
Directed by Bruno Mattei, written by José María Cunillés, Rossella Drudi and Claudio Fragasso, produced by Isabel Mulá and José María Cunillés.
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Night of the Zombies Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.4/10 from 154 ratings.
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Night of the Zombies – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Night of the Zombies online?
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Night of the Zombies (1980) is available to stream on Philo, Night Flight Plus, Fandor Amazon Channel, Screambox Amazon Channel, Eternal Family, Troma NOW and Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Night of the Zombies?
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The main cast of Night of the Zombies (1980) includes Margit Evelyn Newton, Franco Garofalo, Selan Karay, José Gras and Gabriel Renom. The film was directed by Bruno Mattei. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Night of the Zombies released?
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Night of the Zombies was released on November 17, 1980 and runs for 1h 41m.
Is Night of the Zombies worth watching?
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Night of the Zombies (1980) holds an average rating of 5.4 out of 10 from 154 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy horror and science fiction films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Night of the Zombies?
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Yes. The official Night of the Zombies trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.