The Video Dead (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 5.1
Released in 1987, The Video Dead is a horror film directed by Robert Scott, running about 90 minutes. “Look what's buried inside your television!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A supernatural TV is mistakenly delivered to a suburban family instead of a research lab. After the family mysteriously turn up dead, a new family moves in and finds the TV hidden in the basement. Soon they discover the TV is actually a gateway for the undead.
Who’s in it. The Video Dead stars Roxanna Augesen as Zoe Blair, Rocky Duvall as Jeff Blair, Michael St. Michaels as Henry Jordan and Jennifer Miro as The Woman, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, The Video Dead has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Video Dead page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Video Dead tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Video Dead (1987)?
- In US, The Video Dead is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Video Dead worth watching?
- The Video Dead holds an audience score of 5.1 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 Video Dead?
- The Video Dead stars Roxanna Augesen, Rocky Duvall, Michael St. Michaels, Jennifer Miro and Libby Russler.
- When was The Video Dead released?
- The Video Dead was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.