Dead Country (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 2008, Dead Country is a horror and science fiction film directed by Andrew Merkelbach, running about 75 minutes. “The dead will rise... are you ready for it?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When a space ship containing hazardous material explodes over a small rural town, a deadly virus is unleashed upon the population, turning them into zombies. Only the alien being responsible for the terrible accident and a small group of survivors can stop the epidemic from spreading, but first they have to survive the experience.
Who’s in it. Dead Country stars Christopher Shen as Shen Lee, Andrew Merkelbach as Orion, Jacqueline Lovell as Teri and Ted V. Mikels as Ted Carradine, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Dead Country has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dead Country page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dead Country tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dead Country (2008)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Dead Country change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Dead Country worth watching?
- Dead Country holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Dead Country?
- Dead Country stars Christopher Shen, Andrew Merkelbach, Jacqueline Lovell, Ted V. Mikels and Janet Tracy Keijser.
- When was Dead Country released?
- Dead Country was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 75 minutes.