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Garden of the Dead

1972Movie58 minPG

Horror
37
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb4.0

A brutally violent, scary horror movie.

Good for friends night · party vibe · pure escapism

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood · graphic violence bothers you · you scare easily

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Story

Convicts on a chain gang sniff formaldehyde fumes to get high. They attempt a prison break and are shot down by the guards. After being buried, they rise from the dead, killing all in their path with shovels and hoes.

Feels like

  • Zombie Horror
  • Prison Break
  • Chain Gang
  • Low-Budget Gore
  • Shovel Killings
  • Undead Convicts
  • Exploitation Film
  • Grotesque Violence
  • Cult Classic

Cast

6 of 6

Crew

Directed by
John Hayes
Written by
Jack Matcha, Daniel Cady
Produced by
Daniel Cady
Music by
Jaime Mendoza-Nava

Everyone

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Facts

September 13, 1972 · 58 min · PG

Released
September 13, 1972
Runtime
58 min
Age rating
PG
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Horror, Science Fiction
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
7 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Garden of the Dead?"

Questions about Garden of the Dead

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Garden of the Dead?

PrimeHistory VaultPlexFawesomeTubi TV

In the United States, Garden of the Dead streams on Prime and History Vault, and it is free with ads on Plex, Fawesome, and Tubi TV. It also streams in 5 other countries.

Is Garden of the Dead worth watching?

37
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 37 (IMDb 4).

Is Garden of the Dead okay for kids?

PGViolenceDisturbing imagery

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

Will Garden of the Dead scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

Yes, it's frightening: scares are rated 8 of 10, and some images are gruesome (grotesque 8 of 10).

Will I feel good after watching Garden of the Dead?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 5 for melancholy, against 1 for hopefulness.