Directed by Gary Sherman and co-written by Dan O'Bannon and Ronald Shusett (creators of Alien ), the film is a atmospheric "small town with a secret" horror story.
: In the coastal town of Potter's Bluff, tourists are brutally murdered by mobs of locals. The mystery deepens when the victims reappear shortly after as friendly, living residents of the town. Characters : Morti e sepolti
: Author Chelsea Quinn Yarbro wrote a novelization of the 1981 film based on the original screenplay. It is often noted for fleshing out the characters more than the movie, though the protagonist is portrayed as more abrasive. Directed by Gary Sherman and co-written by Dan
(Jack Albertson): An eccentric, big-band-loving character who "steals the show" in one of Albertson's final performances. Production & Legacy : Characters : : Author Chelsea Quinn Yarbro wrote
: The 27th book in M.C. Beaton's cozy mystery series, Agatha Raisin: Dead and Buried , is titled Morti e sepolti in its Italian translation. Linguistic Usage
: Critics often praise its moody, fog-shrouded atmosphere and its "Twilight Zone" style twist ending. Books
(James Farentino): Investigates the grisly murders while noticing his own wife (Melody Anderson) acting strangely.