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  • The Alien Dead (1980)
  • R
    74 min | Comedy, Horror, Sci-Fi
The Alien Dead (1980)
R
74 min | Comedy, Horror, Sci-Fi

A meteor hits a houseboat, turning its occupants into zombies feeding on alligators. As reptiles dwindle, they target townspeople. A scientist investigates disappearances caused by the undead houseboat dwellers.
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Director
Writers
Fred Olen Ray (screenplay) | Martin Nicholas (screenplay) (as Martin Alan Nicholas)
Composers
Franklin Sledge (musical score) | Chuck Sumner (musical score)
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Release date
Jun 1, 1980 (United States)

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Cast

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51 cast members
Name Known for
Buster Crabbe
Sheriff Kowalski Sheriff Kowalski   See fewer
Ray Roberts
Tom Corman (as Raymond Roberts) Tom Corman (as Raymond Roberts)   See fewer
Linda Lewis
Shawn Michaels Shawn Michaels   See fewer
George Kelsey
Emmet Michaels Emmet Michaels   See fewer
Mike Bonavia
Miller Haze Miller Haze   See fewer
Dennis Underwood
Deputy Campbell Deputy Campbell   See fewer
John Leirier
Paisley Paisley   See fewer
Rich Vogan
Krelboin Krelboin   See fewer
Martin Nicholas
Doc Ellerbe (as Martin Alan Nicholas) Doc Ellerbe (as Martin Alan Nicholas)   See fewer
Norman Riggins
Mr. Griffith Mr. Griffith   See fewer
Nancy Kranz
Mrs. Griffith (as Nancy Karnz) Mrs. Griffith (as Nancy Karnz)   See fewer
Ellena Contello
Mae Hawkins (as Ellena Contella) Mae Hawkins (as Ellena Contella)   See fewer
Shelley Youngren
Angry Wife Angry Wife   See fewer
Fred Olen Ray
Pool Player Pool Player   See fewer
Chuck Sumner
Gordon / Zombie Gordon / Zombie   See fewer
Bernice Kelsey
Farmer's Wife Farmer's Wife   See fewer
Ken Triplet
Farmer / Mandolin player in bluegrass band Farmer / Mandolin player in bluegrass band   See fewer
Jocelyn Davies
Girl Swimmer Girl Swimmer   See fewer
Donn Adrian
Hunter #1 Hunter #1   See fewer
Bob Wagner
Hunter #2 Hunter #2   See fewer
Wesley Place
Second Deputy Second Deputy   See fewer
Edi Stroup
Grocery Cashier Grocery Cashier   See fewer
Bonnie Irvine
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Lena Blanton
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Barbara Barrs
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Mary Jane Kelsey
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Nancy Ray
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Mike Domansky
Police Officer at Poker Game Police Officer at Poker Game   See fewer
John Ray
Zombie in flannel shirt / Houseboat tourist Zombie in flannel shirt / Houseboat tourist   See fewer
Joe Lang
Actor Actor   See fewer
Denise Thompson
Actress Actress   See fewer
Noli Lagrossa
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Ron Liburn
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John Green
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Rene McCune
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Phil Cardwell
Man Outside Drug Store Man Outside Drug Store   See fewer
Henry Kaplan
Corpse (uncredited) Corpse (uncredited)   See fewer
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