The City of the Dead (1960) Horror Thriller Mystery
The City of the Dead (1960) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
- Overall Score: ☆ 7.10/10
IMDB: ☆ 6.7/10
Tomatometer: ☆ 7.5/10
The City of the Dead Plot Synopsis:
A young coed (Nan Barlow) uses her winter vacation to research a paper on witchcraft in New England. Her professor recommends that she spend time in a small village named Whitewood. He originally came from the village , he also recommends she stay at the "Raven's Inn," run by a Mrs. Newlis. When she arrives at Whitewood, she notices macabre happenings, Soon, things begin to happen in earnest, and she finds herself "marked" for sacrifice by the undead coven of witches. It seems that the innkeeper is actually the undead spirit of Elizabeth Selwyn, and the "guests" at the inn are the other witches who have come to celebrate the sacrifice on Candalmas Eve. As one of them said when Nan walked away, "HE will be PLEASED."
Synopsis / Plot Summary: A young coed (Nan Barlow) uses her winter vacation to research a paper on witchcraft in New England. Her professor recommends that she spend her time in a small village called Whitewood. He originally cam from that village so he also recommends she stay at the "Raven"s Inn," run by a Mrs. Newlis. She gets to the village and notices some weird happenings, but things begin to happen in earnest when she finds herself "marked" for sacrifice by the undead coven of witches. It seems that the innkeeper is actually the undead spirit of Elizabeth Selwyn, and the "guests" at the inn are the other witches who have come to celebrate the sacrifice on Candalmas Eve. As one of them said when Nan walked away, "HE will be PLEASED."
Tagline: This key will answer your questions to these screaming mysteries...(next to a skeleton hand holding a key)
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The City of the Dead Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 1960 (more 1960 movies)
Production Co.: Trans Lux Inc.
Language: English
Country: United Kingdom
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / The City of the Dead Release Dates Blu-ray CE: Mar 13, 2018, DVD: Aug 05, 1998
Writers: Milton Subotsky, George Baxt
Producers: Seymour S. Dorner, Milton Subotsky, Donald Taylor
Musicians: Douglas Gamley
Cinematographers: Desmond Dickinson
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The City of the Dead (1960) Cast (Click to Expand)
The City of the Dead Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Dennis Lotis | ... | Richard Barlow |
| Christopher Lee | ... | Alan Driscoll |
| Patricia Jessel | ... | Elizabeth Selwyn / Mrs. Newless |
| Tom Naylor | ... | Bill Maitland |
| Betta St. John | ... | Patricia Russell |
| Venetia Stevenson | ... | Nan Barlow |
| Valentine Dyall | ... | Jethrow Keane |
| Ann Beach | ... | Lottie |
| Norman MacOwan | ... | Reverend Russell (as Norman Macowan) |
| Fred Johnson | ... | The Elder |
| James Dyrenforth | ... | Garage Attendant (as Jimmy Dyrenforth) |
| Maxine Holden | ... | Sue |
| William Abney | ... | Policeman |
| Andy Alston | ... | Villager Lighting Pyre (uncredited) |
| Ted Carroll | ... | Coven Member (uncredited) |
| Rodney Dines | ... | Student (uncredited) |
| Nickolas Grace | ... | Minor Role (uncredited) |
| Anthony Lang | ... | Coven Member (uncredited) |
| Terry Sartain | ... | Guard Holding Selwyn (uncredited) |
| Gerry Wain | ... | Witches Coven Member (uncredited) |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Dennis Lotis – Richard Barlow
- Christopher Lee, as Alan Driscoll, passed away at age 93 in Chelsea, London, England, UK.
Sign: Gemini, Height: 6' 4½" (1.94 m)
Also known as: Chris Lee | Cristopher Lee | Sir Christopher Lee - Patricia Jessel – Elizabeth Selwyn / Mrs. Newless
- Tom Naylor – Bill Maitland
- Betta St. John – Patricia Russell
- Venetia Stevenson – Nan Barlow
- Valentine Dyall, as Jethrow Keane, passed away at age 77 in Haywards Heath, West Sussex, England, UK.
Sign: Taurus - Ann Beach – Lottie
- Norman MacOwan, as Reverend Russell (as Norman Macowan), passed away at age 84 in Hast.
Sign: Capricorn
Also known as: Norman MacOwen | Norman Macowan | Norman Mac Owan - Fred Johnson, as The Elder, passed away at age 72 in London, England, UK.
Sign: Leo - James Dyrenforth, as Garage Attendant (as Jimmy Dyrenforth), passed away at age 78 in London, England, UK.
Sign: Aquarius
Also known as: Jimmy Dyrenforth - Maxine Holden – Sue
- William Abney, as Policeman, passed away at age 76 in London, England, UK.
Sign: Capricorn, Height: 5' 11" (1.8 m) - Andy Alston, as Villager Lighting Pyre (uncredited), passed away at age 57 in Padd.
Sign: Gemini - Ted Carroll (b. November 30, 1997) – Coven Member (uncredited)
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