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When your husband's ex-wife won't stay dead, even matrimony isn't safe.

BACK FROM THE DEAD

Did she come back to LOVE or KILL? His First Wife In His Second Wife's Body!

1957 · 1h 19m · NR · Horror · IMDB TMDB

A newly married young woman is possessed by the evil spirt of her husband's deceased first wife. The possession turns her into a scheming killer who will stop at nothing to get what she wants.

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What is Back from the Dead about?

Back from the Dead is a 1957 American horror film directed by Charles Marquis Warren about a newly married woman possessed by her husband's deceased first wife, who becomes a deadly schemer.

Details & Specs
Director
Charles Marquis Warren
Writer
Catherine Turney
Release
1957
Runtime
1h 19m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
Genres
Horror

Why Cult

Possession Gone Wrong

A newlywed is overtaken by the malevolent spirit of her husband's late wife, setting the stage for supernatural sabotage.

Fifties Domestic Horror

This 1957 film serves vintage chills with a side of family dysfunction, all within a classic suburban setting.

Scheming Killer Lead

Peggie Castle channels pure menace as Mandy, whose newfound murderous streak keeps everyone on edge.

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Questions from the Vault

What is Back from the Dead about? +

Back from the Dead follows a newly married woman who is possessed by her husband's deceased first wife, turning her into a relentless killer.

Who directed Back from the Dead? +

Back from the Dead was directed by Charles Marquis Warren.

How long is Back from the Dead? +

The film runs for 79 minutes.

What genre is Back from the Dead? +

Back from the Dead is a horror film.

When was Back from the Dead released? +

Back from the Dead was released in 1957.