Raiders of the Living Dead(1986)
They are evil. They are dead. They are ravenous...
Raiders of the Living Dead Synopsis
In an abandoned prison, a doctor has revived executed convicts as the living dead. Teenager, Jonathan creates a laser gun from a videodisc player and pursues the walking dead, aided by his girlfriend and grandfather. Also tracking down the zombies is a tabloid reporter.
Raiders of the Living Dead (1986) is a horror film directed by Samuel M. Sherman, released on March 9, 1986 with a runtime of 1h 26m. It stars Scott Schwartz, Robert Deveau, Donna Asali and Robert Allen. Viewers rate it 4.1 out of 10 across 16 ratings.
- Director:
- Samuel M. Sherman
- Writers:
- Samuel M. Sherman, Samuel M. Sherman, Brett Piper
- Producers:
- Dan Q. Kennis
- Cinematographer:
- Douglas Meltzer
- Production:
- Independent International Pictures (I-I), Cineronde-Canada
- Status:
- Released
Raiders of the Living Dead (1986) Trailer
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Raiders of the Living Dead Cast & Crew
Main cast
Scott Schwartz
as Jonathan
Robert Deveau
as Morgan Randall
- Donna Asali
Donna Asali
as Shelly Goodwin
Robert Allen
as Dr. Carstairs
- Robert A. Sacchetti
Robert A. Sacchetti
as Man in Black
Zita Johann
as Librarian
- Corri Burt
Corri Burt
as Michelle
- Leonard Corman
Leonard Corman
as Dr. Kapek
- Nino Rigali
Nino Rigali
as Detective Kruger
- Barbara June Patterson
Barbara June Patterson
as Mrs. Levitt
- Christine Farish
Christine Farish
as Karen
- Tex Tuttle
Tex Tuttle
as Truck Driver
Key crew
Directed by Samuel M. Sherman, written by Samuel M. Sherman, Samuel M. Sherman and Brett Piper, produced by Dan Q. Kennis.
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Raiders of the Living Dead Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.1/10 from 16 ratings.
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Raiders of the Living Dead – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Raiders of the Living Dead online?
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Who stars in Raiders of the Living Dead?
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The main cast of Raiders of the Living Dead (1986) includes Scott Schwartz, Robert Deveau, Donna Asali, Robert Allen and Robert A. Sacchetti. The film was directed by Samuel M. Sherman. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Raiders of the Living Dead released?
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Raiders of the Living Dead was released on March 9, 1986 and runs for 1h 26m.
Is Raiders of the Living Dead worth watching?
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Raiders of the Living Dead (1986) holds an average rating of 4.1 out of 10 from 16 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 Raiders of the Living Dead?
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