Dead Alive (1992)
A young man's mother is bitten by a Sumatran rat-monkey. She gets sick and dies, at which time she comes back to life, killing and eating dogs, nurses, friends, and neighbors.
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Top Billed Cast
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Lionel Cosgrove -
Paquita Maria Sanchez -
Mum (Vera Cosgrove) -
Uncle Les
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Nurse McTavish
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Father McGruder -
Void -
Zombie McGruder
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Scroat
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Nora Matheson
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Mr. Matheson
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Rita
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Roger -
Paquita's Grandmother -
Paquita's Father
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Director:
Peter JacksonWriters:
Stephen Sinclair (story), Stephen Sinclair (screenplay), Fran Walsh (screenplay), Peter Jackson (screenplay)All Cast & Crew
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13 wins & 5 nominations.Reviews & Commentary
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Trivia
US trailer narrated by Percy Rodrigues.
Quotes
Mum:
Come to mummy Lionel!
Goofs
The first Aleister Crowley "Thoth" deck appeared in a monochrome edition published by the Simpson Printing Company of Dallas, Texas, in the early 1960s. Llewellyn, in conjunction with the Ordo Templi Orientis, published the first color version in 1969.
Alternate Versions
At the mother's funeral, uncle Les is seen walking down the church isle and sits down behind Paquita. A conversation in which Les tries to hit on Paquita follows, which is unsuccessful. Paquita then stands up and sits away from Les.
Soundtracks
Maori BattalionComposed by A. Amarau
Performed by the Maori Battalion
Published by the Musical Import Company
Storyline
Plot Summary
Synopsis (WARNING: Spoilers)
Genres
Comedy | HorrorDetails
Release Date:
12 February 1993Language
English, Spanish
Country of Origin
New ZealandFilming Locations
Botanic Garden, Wellington, New ZealandBox Office
Budget:
$3,000,000 (estimated)
Opening Weekend USA:
$23,765 15 February 1993
Gross USA:
$242,623
Cumulative Worldwide Gross:
$242,623
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