Is The City of the Dead scary?

MyCinema has not rated The City of the Dead for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a mystery and horror film. It is rated NR in the United States.

Where can I watch The City of the Dead in the US?

The City of the Dead streams on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV channel, AMC+ Amazon Channel, and 11 more, is free on Kanopy, Hoopla, FlixHouse, and 11 more, and can be rented from Amazon Video, YouTube, and Fandango At Home in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.

How long is The City of the Dead?

The City of the Dead runs 1 hour 18 minutes (78 minutes).

Is The City of the Dead suitable for kids?

The City of the Dead is rated NR in the United States. Check the rating's own guidance before showing it to children.

TMDB19601h 18mMystery / Horror

The City of the Dead

Name: The City of the Dead
Genre: Mystery, Horror
Released: 1960-09-09
Duration: 78 min

300 years old! Human blood keeps them alive forever!

In Whitewood, Massachusetts, a presumed witch places a curse on the town before she is burned at the stake. 300 years later, a college student arrives and checks into the mysterious Raven's Inn to research the town's history with witchcraft.

TMDB audience score

Based on 177 votes

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Availability in the US

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MyCinema quick facts

The City of the Dead at a glance

Worked out from the film's TMDB record and its United States provider listings. These are facts about the data, not a review.

Runtime

Short watch · 1h 18m

At 1h 18m it runs under 90 minutes.

More horror under 90 minutes

Genres

Mystery · Horror

TMDB files it under mystery and horror.

US availability

14 subscriptions · 14 free · 3 to rent · 3 to buy

Included with 14 subscription services: Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV channel, AMC+ Amazon Channel, and 11 more. Free or ad-supported on Kanopy, Hoopla, FlixHouse, and 11 more. Listed to rent from 3 stores. Listed to buy from 3 stores.

TMDB audience score

6.5 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 177 votes, a positive audience score. That is a moderate sample of voters.

Why watch The City of the Dead tonight

It is a short one: 1h 18m, so it fits a late start.
It is included with Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV channel, AMC+ Amazon Channel, and 11 more in the US, so there is no rental fee if you already subscribe.
TMDB users rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 177 votes.
There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

How scary is The City of the Dead?

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Questions about The City of the Dead

Is The City of the Dead scary?: MyCinema has not rated The City of the Dead for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a mystery and horror film. It is rated NR in the United States.
Where can I watch The City of the Dead in the US?: The City of the Dead streams on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV channel, AMC+ Amazon Channel, and 11 more, is free on Kanopy, Hoopla, FlixHouse, and 11 more, and can be rented from Amazon Video, YouTube, and Fandango At Home in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is The City of the Dead?: The City of the Dead runs 1 hour 18 minutes (78 minutes).
Is The City of the Dead suitable for kids?: The City of the Dead is rated NR in the United States. Check the rating's own guidance before showing it to children.