City of the Living Dead
1980

City of the Living Dead

★ 6.2 / 10
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Directed by Lucio Fulci
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Synopsis

In Lucio Fulci's 'City of the Living Dead', a reporter and a psychic join forces to halt the apocalyptic events triggered by a priest's suicide. As they journey through the cursed city of Dunwich, they must brave a relentless onslaught of the living dead.

Did You Know?
  • The movie's original Italian title is 'Paura nella città dei morti viventi'.
  • Directed by Italian horror maestro Lucio Fulci.
  • Also known as 'The Gates of Hell' in the U.S.
  • Christopher George refused to perform his character's death scene.
  • It's the first installment in Fulci’s 'Gates of Hell' trilogy.
Iconic Quotes
  • We must shut the gates of hell before it's too late!
  • Keep your eyes closed, no matter what you hear!
  • The city of the dead. The living dead. A cursed city.
  • You'll pay for this... with your screams.
  • I've been to hell, and there's nothing left of me.
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Why Eltorama recommends this film

This film by Lucio Fulci is a prominent example of the supernatural horror genre that was popular in Italy during this period.