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MyCinema has not rated The Dead and the Deadly for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a comedy, horror, and fantasy film.

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How long is The Dead and the Deadly?

The Dead and the Deadly runs 1 hour 39 minutes (99 minutes).

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TMDB19821h 39mComedy / Horror / Fantasy / Action

The Dead and the Deadly

Name: The Dead and the Deadly
Genre: Comedy, Horror, Fantasy, Action
Released: 1982-12-22
Duration: 99 min

TMDB movie listing

Wah Li, known as Fat Boy to his friends, lives with his great-uncle the priest (Uncle). Together with his oddball friends Lai Li and Momo, Wah Li helps Uncle to run the local funeral services. When the body Ma Lun Chio is brought back to the village by a new wife and her "brother", Wai Li is suspicious. He sets out to find out how his friend died, but things are not what they seem.

TMDB audience score

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Runtime

Standard length · 1h 39m

At 1h 39m it sits between 90 minutes and two hours.

Genres

Comedy · Horror · Fantasy · Action

TMDB files it under comedy, horror, fantasy, and action.

US availability

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TMDB audience score

6.1 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 27 votes, a positive audience score. That is a small sample, so the score can still move a lot.

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Questions about The Dead and the Deadly

Is The Dead and the Deadly scary?: MyCinema has not rated The Dead and the Deadly for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a comedy, horror, and fantasy film.
Where can I watch The Dead and the Deadly in the US?: No streaming data for the United States yet: JustWatch lists no subscription, free, rental, or purchase option for The Dead and the Deadly in the US.
How long is The Dead and the Deadly?: The Dead and the Deadly runs 1 hour 39 minutes (99 minutes).
Is The Dead and the Deadly suitable for kids?: TMDB lists no age rating for The Dead and the Deadly in the United States or the United States. Treat it as unsuitable for children until you have checked it yourself.

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