The City of the Dead(1960)
300 years old! Human blood keeps them alive forever!
The City of the Dead Synopsis
In Whitewood, Massachusetts, a presumed witch places a curse on the town before she is burned at the stake. 300 years later, a college student arrives and checks into the mysterious Raven's Inn to research the town's history with witchcraft.
The City of the Dead (1960) is a mystery and horror film directed by John Llewellyn Moxey, released on September 9, 1960 with a runtime of 1h 18m. It stars Dennis Lotis, Christopher Lee, Patricia Jessel and Tom Naylor. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 177 ratings.
- Director:
- John Llewellyn Moxey
- Writers:
- George Baxt, Milton Subotsky
- Producers:
- Donald Taylor, Max Rosenberg
- Cinematographer:
- Desmond Dickinson
- Production:
- Vulcan Film
- Status:
- Released
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The City of the Dead Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Dennis Lotis
Dennis Lotis
as Richard Barlow
Christopher Lee
as Prof. Alan Driscoll
Patricia Jessel
as Elizabeth Selwyn / Mrs. Newless
Tom Naylor
as Bill Maitland
Betta St. John
as Patricia Russell
Venetia Stevenson
as Nan Barlow
Valentine Dyall
as Jethrow Keane
Ann Beach
as Lottie
Norman MacOwan
as Rev. Russell
- James Dyrenforth
James Dyrenforth
as Garage Attendant
Fred Johnson
as The Elder
- William Abney
William Abney
as Policeman
Key crew
Directed by John Llewellyn Moxey, written by George Baxt and Milton Subotsky, produced by Donald Taylor and Max Rosenberg.
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The City of the Dead Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 177 ratings.
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The City of the Dead – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The City of the Dead online?
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The City of the Dead (1960) is available to stream on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV channel, AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+, Shudder, Night Flight Plus, Shudder Amazon Channel, Fandor Amazon Channel, Eternal Family, Shudder Apple TV channel, Troma NOW, Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel, Bloodstream and Artiflix, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The City of the Dead?
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The main cast of The City of the Dead (1960) includes Dennis Lotis, Christopher Lee, Patricia Jessel, Tom Naylor and Betta St. John. The film was directed by John Llewellyn Moxey. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The City of the Dead released?
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The City of the Dead was released on September 9, 1960 and runs for 1h 18m.
Is The City of the Dead worth watching?
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The City of the Dead (1960) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 177 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy mystery and horror films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The City of the Dead?
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