The Video Dead(1987)
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The Video Dead Synopsis
On a quiet, tree-lined street, an old television set receives a single channel that repeats the same horror film over and over, freeing zombies from the grave to kill.
The Video Dead (1987) is a horror, comedy and fantasy film directed by Robert Scott, released on November 6, 1987 with a runtime of 1h 30m. It stars Roxanna Augesen, Rocky Duvall, Michael St. Michaels and Jennifer Miro. Viewers rate it 5.1 out of 10 across 125 ratings.
- Director:
- Robert Scott
- Writers:
- Robert Scott
- Producers:
- Robert Scott
- Cinematographer:
- Greg Becker
- Composer:
- Stuart Rabinowitsh
- Production:
- Interstate 5 Productions, Highlight Productions, Manson International
- Status:
- Released
The Video Dead (1987) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for The Video Dead before you stream it.
The Video Dead Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Roxanna Augesen
Roxanna Augesen
as Zoe Blair
- Rocky Duvall
Rocky Duvall
as Jeff Blair
Michael St. Michaels
as Henry Jordan
- Jennifer Miro
Jennifer Miro
as The Woman
- Libby Russler
Libby Russler
as Maria
- Sam David McClelland
Sam David McClelland
as Joshua Daniels
- Victoria Bastel
Victoria Bastel
as April Ellison
- Al Millan
Al Millan
Carl Solomon
as Hospital Attendant
- Sergio Kato
Sergio Kato
as Nestor
Cliff Gardner
as Zombie
- Mark Rosseau
Mark Rosseau
as The Undead
Key crew
Directed by Robert Scott, written by Robert Scott, produced by Robert Scott.
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The Video Dead Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.1/10 from 125 ratings.
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The Video Dead – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Video Dead online?
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The Video Dead (1987) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, MGM Plus and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Video Dead?
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The main cast of The Video Dead (1987) includes Roxanna Augesen, Rocky Duvall, Michael St. Michaels, Jennifer Miro and Libby Russler. The film was directed by Robert Scott. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Video Dead released?
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The Video Dead was released on November 6, 1987 and runs for 1h 30m.
Is The Video Dead worth watching?
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The Video Dead (1987) holds an average rating of 5.1 out of 10 from 125 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy horror, comedy and fantasy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Video Dead?
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Yes. The official The Video Dead trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.