Back from the Dead (1957): cast, story & where to watch
1957 · Film · ★ 4.7
Released in 1957, Back from the Dead is a horror film directed by Charles Marquis Warren, running about 79 minutes. “Did she come back to LOVE or KILL? His First Wife In His Second Wife's Body!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A woman is possessed by the spirt of her husband's deceased first wife, turning her into a cold, scheming flirt who will stop at nothing to get what she wants. The woman's sister, husband and the sister's new boyfriend struggle with accepting what has happened, who has caused it and how to correct it, which soon brings them into contact with a coven of devil-worshippers and forces of the supernatural.
Who’s in it. Back from the Dead stars Peggie Castle as Mandy Hazelton Anthony, Arthur Franz as Dick Anthony, Marsha Hunt as Kate Hazelton and Don Haggerty as John Mitchell, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.7/10, Back from the Dead has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Back from the Dead page.
If you liked it. Fans of Back from the Dead tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Back from the Dead (1957)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Back from the Dead change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Back from the Dead worth watching?
- Back from the Dead holds an audience score of 4.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Back from the Dead?
- Back from the Dead stars Peggie Castle, Arthur Franz, Marsha Hunt, Don Haggerty and Marianne Stewart.
- When was Back from the Dead released?
- Back from the Dead was released in 1957, with a runtime of about 79 minutes.