The Thirsty Dead (1974): cast, story & where to watch
1974 · Film · ★ 3
Released in 1974, The Thirsty Dead is a horror film directed by Terry Becker, running about 88 minutes. “They need a special liquid to stay young. It is red, thick and warm!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Beautiful young girls are kidnapped off the streets of Manila by a death cult that needs their blood to remain immortal.
Who’s in it. The Thirsty Dead stars Jennifer Billingsley as Laura, John Considine as Baru, Judith McConnell as Claire and Tani Guthrie as Ranu, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.0/10, The Thirsty Dead has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Eternal Family, Troma NOW and Bloodstream. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Thirsty Dead page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Thirsty Dead tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Thirsty Dead (1974)?
- In US, The Thirsty Dead is available to stream on Eternal Family, Troma NOW and Bloodstream. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Thirsty Dead worth watching?
- The Thirsty Dead holds an audience score of 3.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Thirsty Dead?
- The Thirsty Dead stars Jennifer Billingsley, John Considine, Judith McConnell, Tani Guthrie and Fredricka Meyers.
- When was The Thirsty Dead released?
- The Thirsty Dead was released in 1974, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.