The Undead (1957): cast, story & where to watch
1957 · Film · ★ 4.6
Released in 1957, The Undead is a fantasy and horror film directed by Roger Corman, running about 71 minutes. “Terror... that screams from the grave!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Two psychics place a prostitute under hypnosis in order to learn about her past-life experiences. When they unwittingly send her back in time, she finds herself in the Middle Ages, suspected of being a witch and on the verge of being executed.
Who’s in it. The Undead stars Pamela Duncan as Diana Love / Helene, Richard Garland as Pendragon, Allison Hayes as Livia and Val Dufour as Quintus Ratcliff, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.6/10, The Undead has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , AMC+ Amazon Channel and AMC+ and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Undead page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Undead tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Undead (1957)?
- In US, The Undead is available to stream on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel and AMC+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Undead worth watching?
- The Undead holds an audience score of 4.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Undead?
- The Undead stars Pamela Duncan, Richard Garland, Allison Hayes, Val Dufour and Mel Welles.
- When was The Undead released?
- The Undead was released in 1957, with a runtime of about 71 minutes.