Necronomicon: Book of Dead (1993) Horror
Necronomicon: Book of Dead (1993) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
Rated R | Genres Horror | Runtime 1h 36m
- Our Score: ☆ 6/10
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IMDB: ☆ 5.8/10
Necronomicon: Book of Dead Plot Synopsis:
H.P. Lovecraft, the well-known horror writer, is looking in the late thirties after the book 'Necronomicon'. He finds it guarded by monks in an old library. He then copies some stories from it, which unfold for our eyes- and his...
Synopsis / Plot Summary: H.P. Lovecraft, the well-known horror writer, is looking in the late thirties after the book "Necronomicon"...
Tagline: To Hell and back.
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Necronomicon: Book of Dead Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 1993 (more 1993 movies)
MPAA Rating: R
Runtime: 96 minutes / Genres: Horror
Sub-Genres: Anthology
Directors: Christophe Gans, Shûsuke Kaneko, Brian Yuzna
Stars: Jeffrey Combs, Tony Azito, Juan Fernández, Brian Yuzna, Bruce Payne … (cast list)
Awards: 2Nominations: 3
Production Co.: New Line Home Entertainment
Language: English
Country: France, Japan, United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / Necronomicon: Book of Dead Release Dates DVD: Oct 29, 1996
Writers: Brent Friedman, Christophe Gans
Producers: Samuel Hadida, Takashige Ichise, Aki Komine, Gary Schmoeller, Brian Yuzna
Musicians: Daniel Licht, Joseph LoDuca
Cinematographers: Russ Brandt, Gerry Lively
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Necronomicon: Book of Dead (1993) Cast (Click to Expand)
Necronomicon: Book of Dead Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Jeffrey Combs | ... | H.P. Lovecraft (wraparound) |
| Tony Azito | ... | Librarian (wraparound) |
| Juan Fernández | ... | Attendant (wraparound) |
| Brian Yuzna | ... | Cabbie (wraparound) |
| Bruce Payne | ... | Edward De Lapoer (part 1) |
| Belinda Bauer | ... | Nancy Gallmore (part 1) |
| Richard Lynch | ... | Jethro De Lapoer (part 1) |
| Maria Ford | ... | Clara (part 1) |
| Peter Jasienski | ... | Jethro''s Son (part 1) |
| Denice D. Lewis | ... | Emma De Lapoer (part 1) |
| William Jess Russell | ... | Doctor (part 1) |
| Vladimir Kulich | ... | Villager (part 1) |
| David Warner | ... | Dr. Madden (part 2) |
| Bess Meyer | ... | Emily Osterman (part 2) |
| Millie Perkins | ... | Lena (part 2) |
| Dennis Christopher | ... | Dale Porkel (part 2) |
| Gary Graham | ... | Sam (part 2) |
| Curt Lowens | ... | Mr. Hawkins (part 2) |
| James Paradise | ... | Policeman (part 2) |
| Sebastian White | ... | Policeman (part 2) |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Jeffrey Combs (b. September 9, 1954) – H.P. Lovecraft (wraparound)
Sign: Virgo, Height: 5' 7" (1.7 m)
Also known as: Jeffery Combs | Jeff Combs - Tony Azito, as Librarian (wraparound), passed away at age 46 in Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA.
Sign: Cancer, Height: 6' 3" (1.91 m) - Juan Fernández (b. December 13, 1956) – Attendant (wraparound)
Sign: Sagittarius, Height: 5' 11½" (1.82 m)
Also known as: Juan Fernandez - Brian Yuzna (b. August 30, 1949) – Cabbie (wraparound)
Sign: Virgo - Bruce Payne (b. November 22, 1958) – Edward De Lapoer (part 1)
Sign: Sagittarius, Height: 6' 1" (1.85 m)
Also known as: Bruce Martyn Payne - Belinda Bauer (b. June 13, 1950) – Nancy Gallmore (part 1)
Sign: Gemini, Height: 5' 9" (1.75 m)
Also known as: Belinda Taubman - Richard Lynch, as Jethro De Lapoer (part 1), passed away at age 72 in Yucca Valley, California, USA.
Sign: Aquarius, Height: 6' (1.83 m) - Maria Ford (b. November 30, 1965) – Clara (part 1)
Height: 5' 7" (1.7 m) - Peter Jasienski – Jethro''s Son (part 1)
- Denice D. Lewis (b. November 28, 1960) – Emma De Lapoer (part 1)
Sign: Sagittarius, Height: 5' 8" (1.73 m)
Also known as: Denice Lewis - William Jess Russell – Doctor (part 1)
- Vladimir Kulich (b. July 14, 1956) – Villager (part 1)
Sign: Cancer, Height: 6' 5" (1.96 m)
Also known as: Vladmir Kulich - David Warner, as Dr. Madden (part 2), passed away at age 80 in Denville Hall, Northwood, London, England, UK.
Sign: Leo, Height: 6' 2" (1.88 m) - Bess Meyer – Emily Osterman (part 2)
- Millie Perkins (b. May 12, 1936) – Lena (part 2)
Sign: Taurus
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