Dead Men Walking (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 3.8
Released in 2005, Dead Men Walking is a horror film directed by Peter Mervis, running about 82 minutes. “A Maximum Security Prison - Thousands of Infected Inmates - Only One Way Out!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A viral outbreak turns those who are infected into the walking dead. Soon, the undead are contained, being kept in a maximum security prison. However, those who contained the undead are also trapped in this zombie-infested prison. Their only hope is to escape; but once you're inside this prison, there's really no way of getting out safely.
Who’s in it. Dead Men Walking stars Scott Carson as Dr. Goring, Bay Bruner as Beckett, Griff Furst as Johnny and Chriss Anglin as Sweeney, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.8/10, Dead Men Walking has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Troma NOW and Bloodstream. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dead Men Walking page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dead Men Walking tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dead Men Walking (2005)?
- In US, Dead Men Walking is available to stream on Troma NOW and Bloodstream. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Dead Men Walking worth watching?
- Dead Men Walking holds an audience score of 3.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Dead Men Walking?
- Dead Men Walking stars Scott Carson, Bay Bruner, Griff Furst, Chriss Anglin and Bobby James.
- When was Dead Men Walking released?
- Dead Men Walking was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.