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The Laughing Dead

1989 | 91m | English

(757 votes)

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A busload of travelers and their disgraced priest tour guide, on the hunt for Aztec ruins, decide to stop in a Mexican village on the eve of the Day of the Dead. Unbeknownst to them, a local doctor plans to begin a diabolical ritual intended to bring about Hell on Earth.
Release Date: Jan 01, 1989
Director: Somtow Sucharitkul
Writer: Somtow Sucharitkul
Genres: Horror
Keywords demon, spiritual retreat, zombie, catholic priest, nightmares, mad doctor, demonic possession, topos azteca
Production Companies Skouras Pictures
Box Office Revenue: $0
Budget: $0
Updates Updated: Feb 03, 2025 (Update)
Entered: Apr 27, 2024
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Name Character
Tim Sullivan Father Ezechiel O’Sullivan
Wendy Webb Tessie
Premika Eaton Laurie
Patrick Roskowick Ivan
Larry Coven Wilbur (as Larry Kagen)
Krista Keim Clarisse
Gregory Frost Frost
Raymond Ridenour Dozois
Somtow Sucharitkul Dr. Um-tzec
Forrest J. Ackerman Corpse #1
Joey Acedo Policeman #1
John Anthoni Acolyte #1
Hank Azcona Police Sergeant
Bruce Barlow KuKulcan
George Barnett Policeman #2
Edward Byrant Bus Driver
Michel Bustamante Boy in Graveyard
Matthew De Merritt Harlan
Ryan Effner Cal
Erika Frank Counter Girl
Timpson Hill Acolyte #2
Larry Kagen Wilbur
Lydia Marano Attendant
George Salazar Estrada
Billy Silver Tommy
Vanina Sucharitkul Minquita
Maritza Tamara Corazon
Juanita Vera Old Woman
Amy Andrews Bus Passenger #1
Richard Bonnin Bus Passenger #2
Deborah Hansen Bus Passenger #3
Russell Marshall Bus Passenger #4
Jim Albert Player #1
Alex Alvarez Player #2
Richard Pena Player #3
Arthur Byron Cover Zombie #1
Tim Powers Zombie #2
Brynne Stephens Zombie #3
William F. Wu Zombie #4
Wyatt Weed Zombie #5
Martin Weiss Zombie #6
Kirk Mouser Zombie #7
Bill Warren Corpse #2
Len Wein Corpse #3
Beverly Warren Corpse #4
Name Job
Kathryn Sanders Costume Design
Somtow Sucharitkul Original Music Composer, Writer, Director
Rose Anne Weinstein Editor
Gregg Edler Post Production Coordinator, Production Coordinator
Diane Hughes Production Design
Phillip Vasels Production Design
Mitch Simmons Art Direction
James R. Barrows Set Decoration
Elinor Mavor Makeup Artist
Richard Rouse Makeup Artist
Rik Carter Special Effects Makeup Artist
Jake Johnson Special Effects Makeup Artist
David Stinnett Special Effects Makeup Artist
Jane Whitehead Special Effects Makeup Artist
Allyson Schelu Production Manager, Post Production Supervisor
Thaithow Sucharitkul Production Supervisor
Caylah Eddleblute Set Dresser
Jack Zinder Sound Mixer
Del Casher Sound Post Supervisor
Tony Cannella Sound Re-Recording Mixer
David Aird Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Joe Camp III First Assistant Director
Tom Gamble Second Assistant Director
Dan Gorman Location Manager
Nate Goodman First Assistant Camera
Shawn C. Hise Second Assistant Camera
David Reale Assistant Editor
Robert B. Moss Boom Operator
Zed O. Weiss Boom Operator
Hal Negro Boom Operator
David Essex Gaffer
David Railsback Best Boy Electric
Ken Reorden Best Boy Electric
William T. Lakoff Electrician
Ernie Adams Key Grip
Lory A. Martin Best Boy Grip
Tim James Grip
Chris Joehnk Grip
Richard Pelusi Grip
Susan B. Rubin Wardrobe Assistant
Abram Perlstein Still Photographer
Joyce 'Doc' Pepper Script Supervisor
Sandra McNeil Studio Teacher
Michael S. Deak Second Unit Director
David Bomba Leadman
David T. Cannon Construction Coordinator
Perry Welsh Carpenter
Kellie E. Butterfield Carpenter
Michael Kraft Carpenter
James L. Ricker Carpenter
David A. Stawecki Carpenter
Skywizard Carpenter
Fern Younger Carpenter
Anthony Cocke Painter
Jeffery M. Zwahlen Scenic Artist
John Jockinsen Special Effects Coordinator
John Foster Production Manager
Tony Peralta Transportation Coordinator
Ron Ford Transportation Captain
Roger Greer Driver
Larry Normoyle Driver
Jim Strub Driver
Tom York Driver
Peggy Dunlap Casting
Martin Banner Extras Casting
Brain Campbell Extras Casting
Justin F. Dwyer Production Assistant
William B. Ratcliffe Production Assistant
Bob Markwell Production Assistant
Regge Bulman Production Assistant
Stephen Deneen Production Assistant
Rogan Russell Marshall Production Assistant
Lisa Schilling Production Assistant
David Gish Production Assistant
Wyatt Weed Production Assistant
Mark Riccardi Stunt Coordinator
Ira 'Iroc' McAliley Carpenter
David Boyd Director of Photography
John Carl Buechler Special Effects Makeup Artist
Randall Newsome Second Assistant Director
Name Title
Somtow Sucharitkul Executive Producer
Lex Nakashima Producer
Wendy Ikeguchi Executive Producer
Tim Sullivan Associate Producer
Michael Deak Associate Producer
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