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Romantic thriller

The Dead One (2007): Cast

The Dead One (2007) movie poster

The Dead One is a 2007 romantic thriller directed by Brian Cox, starring Wilmer Valderrama as Diego de la Muerte, Angie Cepeda and Michael Parks. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes.

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The Dead One (2007) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 30m (90 min)
Director
Brian Cox
Genres
Romance , Horror , Thriller
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Dead One About?

The premise of The Dead One without spoilers.

On the Day of the Dead, the chosen rise. Caught between worlds, Diego de la Muerte battles an evil death god that holds his soul. When an Aztec deity demands the soul of Maria, Diego’s former girlfriend, he must confront the ancient god’s wrath and fight a greater war to save both their spirits and his own redemption.

The Dead One Themes & Keywords

· 21 tags
  • psychotronic film
  • big breasts
  • cleavage
  • day of the dead
  • dark eyes
  • dead boyfriend
  • best friend
  • sacrifice
  • ritual
  • priest
  • bouncing breasts
  • superhero
+9 more
  • superhero horror
  • holiday horror
  • superhero fantasy
  • young
  • man
  • human sacrifice
  • aztec indian
  • rebirth
  • character name in title
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Cast & crew

The Dead One Cast & Characters

Wilmer Valderrama leads the cast as Diego de la Muerte, with Angie Cepeda as Maria and Michael Parks as Sheriff Ezra Stone. Directed by Brian Cox; 15 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Brian Cox

One more film directed by Brian Cox: Scorpion Spring.

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The Dead One Trailers & Videos

The trailer of The Dead One.

The Dead One (Movie Trailer)
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The Dead One Also Known As

5 alternative titles, including “Zontanos-nekros” and “El Muerto - O Poder das Sombras”.

Also known as
  • Zontanos-nekros
  • El Muerto - O Poder das Sombras
  • El muerto
  • O Morto - Ele Veio Buscar Sua Alma
  • Mrtvec

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The Dead One FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Dead One, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Dead One?

The Dead One runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

When was The Dead One released?

The Dead One was released on March 1, 2007.

Who directed The Dead One?

The Dead One was directed by Brian Cox.

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Who is in the cast of The Dead One?

The Dead One stars Wilmer Valderrama as Diego de la Muerte, Angie Cepeda as Maria and Michael Parks as Sheriff Ezra Stone, among 15 credited actors.

Does The Dead One have a post-credit scene?

No. The Dead One has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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