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One of my all time favorites.

Instant Favorite.

Fun premise, good actors, bad writing. This film seemed to have potential at the beginning but it quickly devolves into a trite action film. Ultimately it's very boring.

This story has more twists and turns than a second-rate soap opera.

This is quite a creepy TV movie, a horror story where a naval officer tries to prove the innocence of his brother, which brings him into a diabolical world.The plot is fast-paced and full of suspense from beginning to end. The acting was well done and to-the-point, none of those unnecessary fluff and sappy stuff. The horror level may be tamed by today's standards, but definitely does give you some intriguing and entertaining moments. Grade B+

Robert Bloch could handle any genre (I have a dozen of his short story collections, ranging from murder mysteries to supernatural horror to science fiction, and he handles each with aplomb); nor was he averse to "crossovers." THE DEAD DON'T DIE is an excellent example of a horrifying supernatural murder mystery. Seeing Reggie Nalder rise from his coffin was heart-stopping horror at its very best. As the sadistic "witchfinder general" in MARK OF THE DEVIL (not to mention his turn as one of the kidnappers in the remake of THE MAN WHO KNEW TOO MUCH), Nalder had clearly demonstrated that he was one of the screen's scariest stars (a "dark star," if you will). Though he would go on to play NOSFERATU in Tobe Hooper's decent televersion of Stephen King's 'SALEM'S LOT, he was scarier (in my opinion) here.

Ralph Drake is about to be executed for the death of his wife, but he claims he's innocent and wouldn't dare harm her. His brother Don promises to find the real killer and clear his name. This leads him into an unusual world, where nothing seems quite right and he doesn't know who to really trust. The mysterious Vera LaValle warns him he's in trouble in if he digs deeper and he sees his dead brother. The only one who he can really turn to is Ralph's former employer Moss, who runs a marathon dance hall. Traditional voodoo/occult mumbo jumbo is the source behind this quite eerie, foggy, and darkly atmospheric made for television horror fable. It's all about the mysterious story, and moody shades in what you call an old-fashion slow-burner, which throws around little edgy suspense and some knotty twists to keep the audience rather unsure if it's reality or nightmares affecting the protagonist. In that role George Hamilton gives a winning performance. The premise is penned by "Psycho (1968)" writer Robert Block and while it can drag in parts. Still the concept (like out of a crime-pulp novel) has a unique quality that goes well with the gloomy setting, 1930's time frame and some spooky set pieces that feature a prominently subtle, skin-crawling performance by Reggie Nalder. There are faults evident in the story's uncertain structure, but the dreamlike appearance helps slightly to iron out those creases. Those looking for zombie action will only get it in minor, if unspectacular doses. Director Curtis Harrington goes about things very low-key, but competently puts it together and executes a shadowy tenor. The film has that washed-out look, but the camera-work is crisply tailored and the ominous sting in the electronic music score adds to the able production. A top cast, commits highly to the production. Hamilton and Nalder are perfect. Ray Milland is boldly effective as Moss and Linda Cristal smoothly glides through her part as Vera. In admirably solid support parts are Joan Blondell, Ralph Meeker and James McEachin. Yvette Vickers also makes a colourfully quick appearance. A delightfully decent TV chiller.

Pretty good horror film from Robert Bloch (Psycho) and Curtis Harrington (Ruby). This one's a doozy. George Hamilton plays a guy whose brother is executed for a crime he didn't commit. There's a spooky execution scene, and then George has to find out the truth. Upon investigation Hamilton discovers zombies. Set in the '30s or '40s ( I can't remember ) this is a particular creepy TV movie I originally saw in 1975. Reggie Nalder (Salems' Lot) plays a zombie. The scene in a funeral parlor with Nalder rising from the dead is really cool. Ray Milland also stars and is his slimy best. Pretty good and shocking for a TV movie.