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The Dead Walk

2008 1h 30m EN
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β˜…2.0TMDB Β· 2
Horror
Synopsis
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The Dead Walk is an eerie and atmospheric tale about the rise of the living dead, besieging the world. In the grand tradition of classic films from this genre, 'The Dead Walk' follows a group of surviving strangers who must struggle and find a way to live in their new hellish world.

β€œSome stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Credits

Behind the camera

Director
Michael Clinkenbeard
Writers
Michael Clinkenbeard
Languages
English
Countries
United States of America

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RUNTIME

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90 minutes exactly β€” the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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MONEY

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Shot for just $0.1M β€” micro-budget by Hollywood standards.

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MONEY

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Grossed $1M β€” a 24.0Γ— return. The kind of profit studios chase for a decade.

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ERA

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Released 18 years ago.

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WORLD

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Lean credit list β€” fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Adam Thorvaldson shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Chris Adler and Leslie Maine and Bjorn Jiskoot Jr. carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt1189032 β€” still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Michael Clinkenbeard directs. Adam Thorvaldson cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Made its budget back several times over at the box office. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

  • 190 minutes exactly β€” the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
  • 2Shot for just $0.1M β€” micro-budget by Hollywood standards.
  • 3Grossed $1M β€” a 24.0Γ— return. The kind of profit studios chase for a decade.
  • 4Released 18 years ago.
  • 5Lean credit list β€” fewer than 30 people officially credited.
  • 6Editor Adam Thorvaldson shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
  • 7Chris Adler and Leslie Maine and Bjorn Jiskoot Jr. carry the top of the cast.
  • 8IMDB entry: tt1189032 β€” still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
  • 9Only 2 TMDB ratings β€” you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

The technical file

Editing
Adam Thorvaldson
Makeup / hair
Rebecca McGillicuddy
Runtime
90 min Β· 1h 30m
Status
Released
Budget
$50,000
Box office
$1,200,000
Return
2400% of budget
Original language
EN

Also by

Michael Clinkenbeard

Production companies

Who made it

  • RO

    Roadkill Cinema Productions

Key crew

  • Executive ProducerAdam Thorvaldson
  • Special EffectsAdam Thorvaldson
  • Makeup EffectsRebecca McGillicuddy
  • Assistant DirectorJosh Woodman
  • Visual EffectsChris Montesano
  • CastingMichael Clinkenbeard
  • Associate ProducerChris Adler
  • Associate ProducerWanda Gates
  • ProducerMichael Clinkenbeard
  • MusicGreg Vadimsky
  • EditorAdam Thorvaldson
  • Makeup ArtistWanda Gates
  • Makeup ArtistKristina Repullo
  • Still PhotographerSteph Jordan
  • Camera OperatorDavid MacArthur
  • Camera OperatorChris Montesano
  • Makeup Department HeadWanda Gates

Themes & keywords

What it's about, really

  • zombie
  • living dead

Release history Β· US

When it landed

  • Theatrical2008-06-06

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