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The Curse of the Living Corpse

1964·Movie
1h 24min·NR
42
WeakGoodWatch score

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High energy, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense and scary

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension8
  • Scare7
  • Adrenaline6

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Melancholy6
  • Pathos5
  • Nostalgia5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Situational Comedy1

World

Mystery, history, and the mind

  • World Immersion6
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Novelty6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue9
  • Acting6
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography5
  • Editing5
  • Music Composition5

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More terrifying than Frankenstein...More deadly than Dracula...The creature that undrapes the passions of the living!

The wealthy patriarch of the Sinclair family lives in mortal fear of being buried alive due to a rare condition that causes him to sometimes appear lifeless. After his death, relatives learn that his will stipulates a strict series of orders that must be followed in order to receive their inheritance. The family refuses to comply and the patriarch returns from the grave to exact revenge by killing each of them in the way they fear most.
Gothic HorrorRevenge PlotSupernatural MysteryClaustrophobic AtmosphereSlow BurnPsychological TensionOld Dark HouseEarly Horror Cinema

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Where can I stream The Curse of the Living Corpse legally?

The Curse of the Living Corpse is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Pluto TV, Plex, and Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Curse of the Living Corpse worth watching?

42
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 43/100 (IMDb 5.3). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Curse of the Living Corpse rated?

NRViolenceDisturbing imagery

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

How long is The Curse of the Living Corpse?

1 h 24 min

The Curse of the Living Corpse runs 1 h 24 min.

What language is The Curse of the Living Corpse in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Curse of the Living Corpse?

3CADEUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Curse of the Living Corpse in 3 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Curse of the Living Corpse use?

The AlcoholicAsshole VictimFan DisservicePlaying DrunkSelf-Made OrphanKensington GoreYou Keep Using That WordPortrait Painting PeepholeAnd There Was Much RejoicingMan on FireQuicksand SucksPolice Are Uselessand 2 more

TV Tropes lists 14 storytelling tropes for The Curse of the Living Corpse, including The Alcoholic, Asshole Victim, Fan Disservice.