The Video Dead
Robert Scott
(1987)
On a quiet, tree-lined street, an old television set receives a single channel that repeats the same horror film over and over, freeing zombies from the grave to kill.
Cast
Zoe Blair: Roxanna Augesen
Jeff Blair: Rocky Duvall
The Woman: Jennifer Miro
Zoe Blair: Roxanna Augesen
Jeff Blair: Rocky Duvall
The Woman: Jennifer Miro
Maria: Libby Russler
Crew
WriterRobert Scott
Makeup & Hair AssistantPatrick Denver
Unit ManagerDirk Triptich
Original Music ComposerStuart Rabinowitsh
HairstylistEddie Nathan
Overview and Horror Legacy
A cult horror film that merges media paranoia with low-budget creature effects. It is a staple of late-80s VHS-era horror curiosity. Its tone is playful but still rooted in supernatural invasion.
Collector Market and Memorabilia
Collectors are drawn to its video-tape monster concept and its physical effects-driven antagonists. The film’s concept of screen-bound horror gives it strong retro appeal. Its VHS identity is central to its collector value.
Cult Status
Directed by Robert Scott, it was produced during the late-80s direct-to-video expansion. It gained cult status primarily through home video circulation.
