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The Dead Next Door

1989·Movie
1h 24min·NR

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High energy, emotionally cool.

Energy

Brutally violent and scary

Fast from start to finish.

  • Violence9
  • Scare8
  • Adrenaline7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Nostalgia6
  • Pathos3
  • Catharsis3

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor5
  • Satire & Parody4
  • Physical Comedy2

World

Kept in the background

  • World Immersion6
  • Rewatchability5
  • Novelty5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction5
  • Acting5
  • Narrative Structure5

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing6
  • Cinematography5
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightParty VibeSolo WatchTeensDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

How do you kill something that won't die? Where do you run when they're everywhere?

The government sets up a zombie squad after an epidemic has made the world run rampant with living corpses. The team head off to Ohio to try and find a cure but soon run into a crazy cult of zombie lovers who are set on preserving the walking dead as they believe it's God's will.
Zombie HorrorGoreLow BudgetCult ClassicSatirePractical EffectsSplatterB-MovieZombie Cult

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The Dead Next Door legally?

You can watch it free with ads on JustWatch TV, FlixHouse, and Plex. You can also rent or buy it from Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Dead Next Door worth watching?

48
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 49/100 (IMDb 5). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Dead Next Door rated?

NRViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is The Dead Next Door?

1 h 24 min

The Dead Next Door runs 1 h 24 min.

What language is The Dead Next Door in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Dead Next Door?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Dead Next Door in 139 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Dead Next Door use?

And Then John Was a ZombieBig BadBlood from the MouthThe DragonZombie AdvocateZombie GaitVertigo EffectOrgan AutonomyRemoving the Head or Destroying the BrainMachete MayhemFingoreTongue Traumaand 11 more

TV Tropes lists 23 storytelling tropes for The Dead Next Door, including And Then John Was a Zombie, Big Bad, Blood from the Mouth.