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Diary of the Dead

1976Movie1 h 33 minPG

Thriller
60
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5Rotten Tomatoes–45%
60
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5Rotten Tomatoes–45%

Summary

An unemployed man who lives with his wife and overbearing mother-in-law sees an opportunity to relieve himself of the old bat, which tangles him in a maze of deception.

Where to watch

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Cast

10 of 10

Crew

Directed by
Arvin Brown
Written by
Ruth Rendell, Robert L. Fish, I.C. Rapoport
Produced by
Charles B. Moss Jr.
Music by
Jacques Urbont

Everyone

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Facts

January 1, 1976 · 1 h 33 min · PG

Released
January 1, 1976
Runtime
1 h 33 min
Age rating
PG
Genres
Thriller
Original language
English
Made in
United States

Tropes

Setting Update, The Remnant, Lonely Rich Kid +9

Q&A

3 questions, like "Is Diary of the Dead worth watching?"

Questions about Diary of the Dead

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Diary of the Dead worth watching?

60
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60 (IMDb 6.5).

Is Diary of the Dead okay for kids?

PG

Better for older viewers: it's rated PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for adults.

What tropes does Diary of the Dead use?

Setting UpdateThe RemnantLonely Rich KidBait-and-SwitchInformed AbilityImprobable Weapon UserAgent ScullyBig Sister InstinctBreak the CutieThe Knights Who Say "Squee!"Scholarship StudentUseless Protagonistand 87 more

TV Tropes lists 99 tropes for it, including Setting Update, The Remnant, and Lonely Rich Kid.