Creature of the Walking Dead (1965): cast, story & where to watch
1965 · Film · ★ 3.2
Released in 1965, Creature of the Walking Dead is a horror and science fiction film directed by Jerry Warren, running about 72 minutes. “Horror-Cade of Excitement” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Brought back to life by his grandson, a diabolical scientist with an unquenchable thirst for blood goes on a rampage. A revision of the Mexican horror film LA MARCA DEL MUERTE, considerably edited and with 20 minutes of new American-made footage.
Who’s in it. Creature of the Walking Dead stars Fernando Casanova as Dr. Michael Malthus / Dr. John Malthus [billed as Rock Madison], Sonia Furió as Beth, Katherine Victor as Mrs. Roger Vernon and Robert Christopher as Det. Lt. Ed Jamieson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.2/10, Creature of the Walking Dead has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, Fandor Amazon Channel and Midnight Pulp and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Creature of the Walking Dead page.
If you liked it. Fans of Creature of the Walking Dead tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Creature of the Walking Dead (1965)?
- In US, Creature of the Walking Dead is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Philo and Fandor Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Creature of the Walking Dead worth watching?
- Creature of the Walking Dead holds an audience score of 3.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Creature of the Walking Dead?
- Creature of the Walking Dead stars Fernando Casanova, Sonia Furió, Katherine Victor, Robert Christopher and Fred Hoffman.
- When was Creature of the Walking Dead released?
- Creature of the Walking Dead was released in 1965, with a runtime of about 72 minutes.