The Newlydeads (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 3.3
Released in 1987, The Newlydeads is a horror film directed by Joseph Merhi, running about 77 minutes.
What it’s about. The owner of a lakeside resort murders a transvestite. Fifteen years later, the drag queen's spirit comes back and starts killing honeymoon couples.
Who’s in it. The Newlydeads stars Jimmy Williams as Lloyd, Jean Levine as Kris, John Henry Richardson as Ron and Roxanna Michaels as Lynda, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.3/10, The Newlydeads has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo and YouTube TV. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Newlydeads page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Newlydeads tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Newlydeads (1987)?
- In US, The Newlydeads is available to stream on Philo and YouTube TV. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Newlydeads worth watching?
- The Newlydeads holds an audience score of 3.3 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 Newlydeads?
- The Newlydeads stars Jimmy Williams, Jean Levine, John Henry Richardson, Roxanna Michaels and Scott Kaske.
- When was The Newlydeads released?
- The Newlydeads was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 77 minutes.