The Living Dead (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 8.4
Released in 2019, The Living Dead is a fantasy film directed by Qiu Zhongwei, running about 83 minutes.
What it’s about. Near Qishan Mountain, there is a little town called Fu Feng, which is nicknamed the "City That Never Turns Dark". There, lies a legend of the "Lit Lamp Murderer". Wen Ning arrives at Fu Feng, and he realizes the abnormality of the town; the whole town is filled only with the weak and sick; and is very run down. When the night arrives, Wen Ning purposefully lit up a lamp to attract ghost shadows. Just as he was about to capture them, a ray of blue sword light appears and the black shadow disappears. Wen Ning looks up, and sees his nephew, Lan Sizhui. Wen Ning and Lan Sizhui decides to work together and solve the mystery and capture the culprit behind the mysterious incidents.
Who’s in it. The Living Dead stars Yu Bin as Wen Ning, Zheng Fanxing as Lan Sizhui, Wang Yifei as Xiao Xing and Gao Han as Xiao Yi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.4/10, The Living Dead sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Living Dead page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Living Dead tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Living Dead (2019)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Living Dead change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Living Dead worth watching?
- The Living Dead holds an audience score of 8.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Living Dead?
- The Living Dead stars Yu Bin, Zheng Fanxing, Wang Yifei, Gao Han and He Long Long.
- When was The Living Dead released?
- The Living Dead was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.