The Thirsty Dead (1974): Cast & Where to Watch
The Thirsty Dead is a 1974 horror film directed by Terry Becker, starring John Considine as Baru, Vic Diaz and Ken Metcalfe. It runs 1 hour 28 minutes. Stream it on Bloodstream and Eternal Family.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 28m (88 min)
- Director
- Terry Becker
- Genre
- Horror
- Original language
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English - Studio
- de & be Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Thirsty Dead About?
The premise of The Thirsty Dead without spoilers.
In Manila, a secretive death cult kidnaps beautiful young women from the streets, harvesting their blood—a thick, warm, crimson liquid they believe is the key to staying youthful and immortal. The cult’s obsession with this special fluid drives the chilling plot.
The Thirsty Dead Themes & Keywords
· 19 tags- human sacrifice
- manila
- jungle
- periscope
- severed head
- scantily clad woman
- rituals
- blood letting
- drinking blood
- snake
- whipping
- cave
+7 more Show fewer
- death
- young
- chosen one
- jeep
- helicopter
- independent film
- psychotronic film
Where to Watch The Thirsty Dead
Stream it on Bloodstream and Eternal Family. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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The Thirsty Dead Cast & Characters
John Considine leads the cast as Baru, with Vic Diaz as Police Lieutenant and Ken Metcalfe as Helicopter Pilot (uncredited). Directed by Terry Becker; 11 actors are credited in all.
- Director Terry Becker
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John Considine as Baru - Vic Diaz as Police Lieutenant
- Ken Metcalfe as Helicopter Pilot (uncredited)
- Mary Walter as Eva (as Mary Walters)
Also Starring in The Thirsty Dead
· 7 more- Jennifer Billingsley Laura
- Judith McConnell Claire
- Tani Guthrie Ranu
- Rod Navarro Francisco
- Fredricka Meyers Ann
- Chiqui da Rosa Bonnie
- Elena Sampson Hala
The Thirsty Dead Videos
The clip of The Thirsty Dead.
The Thirsty Dead Also Known As
4 alternative titles, including “Blood Hunt” and “The Blood Cult of Shangri-La”.
- Also known as
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- Blood Hunt
- The Blood Cult of Shangri-La
- La setta degli immortali
- 饥渴的死人
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The Thirsty Dead FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch and post-credit scenes of The Thirsty Dead, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Thirsty Dead?
The Thirsty Dead runs 1 hour 28 minutes (88 minutes).
When was The Thirsty Dead released?
The Thirsty Dead was released on September 6, 1974.
Who directed The Thirsty Dead?
The Thirsty Dead was directed by Terry Becker.
More films by Terry Becker Who is in the cast of The Thirsty Dead?
The Thirsty Dead stars John Considine as Baru, Vic Diaz as Police Lieutenant and Ken Metcalfe as Helicopter Pilot (uncredited), among 11 credited actors.
Where can I watch The Thirsty Dead?
In the US, The Thirsty Dead is streaming on Bloodstream, Eternal Family and Fawesome (availability from JustWatch).
Does The Thirsty Dead have a post-credit scene?
No. The Thirsty Dead has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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