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The City of the Dead

  • 1960
  • PG-13
  • 1h 16m
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
8.9K
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Christopher Lee in The City of the Dead (1960)
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A young college student arrives in a sleepy Massachusetts town to research witchcraft; during her stay at an eerie inn, she discovers a startling secret about the town and its inhabitants.A young college student arrives in a sleepy Massachusetts town to research witchcraft; during her stay at an eerie inn, she discovers a startling secret about the town and its inhabitants.A young college student arrives in a sleepy Massachusetts town to research witchcraft; during her stay at an eerie inn, she discovers a startling secret about the town and its inhabitants.

  • Director
    • John Llewellyn Moxey
  • Writers
    • Milton Subotsky
    • George Baxt
  • Stars
    • Patricia Jessel
    • Dennis Lotis
    • Christopher Lee
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    • IMDb RATING
    6.7/10
    8.9K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • John Llewellyn Moxey
    • Writers
      • Milton Subotsky
      • George Baxt
    • Stars
      • Patricia Jessel
      • Dennis Lotis
      • Christopher Lee
    • 168User reviews
    • 109Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro

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    Patricia Jessel
    Patricia Jessel
    • Elizabeth Selwyn…
    Dennis Lotis
    Dennis Lotis
    • Prof. Richard Barlow
    Christopher Lee
    Christopher Lee
    • Prof. Alan Driscoll
    Tom Naylor
    • Bill Maitland
    Betta St. John
    Betta St. John
    • Patricia Russell
    Venetia Stevenson
    Venetia Stevenson
    • Nan Barlow
    Valentine Dyall
    Valentine Dyall
    • Jethrow Keane
    Ann Beach
    Ann Beach
    • Lottie
    Norman MacOwan
    Norman MacOwan
    • Rev. Russell
    Fred Johnson
    Fred Johnson
    • The Elder
    James Dyrenforth
    James Dyrenforth
    • Garage Attendant
    • (as Jimmy Dyrenforth)
    Maxine Holden
    • Sue
    William Abney
    • Policeman
    Andy Alston
    • Villager Lighting Pyre
    • (uncredited)
    Ted Carroll
    Ted Carroll
    • Coven Member
    • (uncredited)
    Rodney Dines
    • Student
    • (uncredited)
    Nickolas Grace
    Nickolas Grace
    • Minor Role
    • (uncredited)
    Anthony Lang
    • Coven Member
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • John Llewellyn Moxey
    • Writers
      • Milton Subotsky
      • George Baxt
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    • Trivia
      This movie's US release under the title of "Horror Hotel" omitted the following lines during Elizabeth Selwyn's burning at the stake in the first scene, which are critical to fully understanding the plot, but apparently offended American censors: Elizabeth Selwyn: "I have made my pact with thee O Lucifer! Hear me, hear me! I will do thy bidding for all eternity. For all eternity shall I practice the ritual of Black Mass. For all eternity shall I sacrifice unto thee. I give thee my soul, take me into thy service." Jethro Keane: "O Lucifer, listen to thy servant, grant her this pact for all eternity and I with her, and if we fail thee but once, you may do with our souls what you will." Elizabeth Selwyn: "Make this city an example of thy vengeance. Curse it, curse it for all eternity! Let me be the instrument of thy curse. Hear me O Lucifer, hear me!"
    • Goofs
      When they are waiting in the cemetery for the clock to strike 13, the clock actually strikes 14 times.
    • Quotes

      Reverend Russell: They must sacrifice a young girl on two nights of the year.

      Richard Barlow: When are these nights, sir?

      Reverend Russell: Candlemas Eve, and the Witch's Sabbath.

      Richard Barlow: Candlemas Eve, that, that's February the 1st, when is the Witch's Sabbath?

      Reverend Russell: *Tonight*.

    • Alternate versions
      The original U.S print (titled "Horror Hotel") is around 2 minutes shorter than the "City Of The Dead" version, and is missing most of the cursing made by Elizabeth Selwyn to the villagers during the opening burning and some of the conversation between Driscoll and Barlow as they discuss belief in the supernatural.
    • Connections
      Featured in Creature Features: Horror Hotel/The Human Monster (1971)
    • Soundtracks
      Happy Birthday
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      Written by Mildred J. Hill and Patty S. Hill

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    8/10

    The City of the Dead: Oddly gripping stuff

    The City of the Dead is a British made horror starring industry legend Christopher Lee.

    It tells the story of a student studying witchcraft who decides to go to a sleepy town drenched in rich occult history. There she finds more than she could have ever expected.

    The movie is years ahead of it's time, it looks great, it plays out perfectly and I walked away considerably more satisified than I expected.

    It almost felt like a Hammer Horror except without any of the goofiness, in fact the film is really quite merciless by comparison and would have heavily stood out back in 1960.

    A very enjoyable effort for all horror fans.

    The Good:

    Looks great

    Very dark for its day

    Perfectly paced

    The Bad:

    Ending is weaker than the rest

    Things I Learnt From This Movie:

    It's best to invite someone into your home after they're already in

    Witches though bulletproof are vunerable to guns actually being thrown at them
    • Platypuschow
    • Sep 30, 2018
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    • Release date
      • September 12, 1962 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Horror Hotel
    • Filming locations
      • Shepperton Studios, Shepperton, Surrey, England, UK(Studio)
    • Production company
      • Vulcan Films
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    • Budget
      • £45,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 16 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.66 : 1

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