The Dead Next Door (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1989, The Dead Next Door is an action, thriller and horror film directed by J.R. Bookwalter, running about 84 minutes. “How do you kill something that won't die? Where do you run when they're everywhere?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The government sets up a zombie squad after an epidemic has made the world run rampant with living corpses. The team head off to Ohio to try and find a cure but soon run into a crazy cult of zombie lovers who are set on preserving the walking dead as they believe it's God's will.
Who’s in it. The Dead Next Door stars Pete Ferry as Raimi, Bogdan Pecic as Dr. Moulsson, Michael Grossi as Mercer and Jolie Jackunas as Kuller, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Dead Next Door has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Dead Next Door page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Dead Next Door tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Dead Next Door (1989)?
- In US, The Dead Next Door is available to rent or buy from Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Dead Next Door worth watching?
- The Dead Next Door holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Dead Next Door?
- The Dead Next Door stars Pete Ferry, Bogdan Pecic, Michael Grossi, Jolie Jackunas and Robert Kokai.
- When was The Dead Next Door released?
- The Dead Next Door was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.