A jungle blood cult preys on Manila’s women to fuel their immortal thirst.
THE THIRSTY DEAD
They need a special liquid to stay young. It is red, thick and warm!
The eternally youthful leader of a jungle blood-cult of Shangri-La enslaves women.
The Thirsty Dead is a 1974 action, adventure, and horror film directed by Terry Becker about young women kidnapped in Manila by a jungle death cult that uses their blood to achieve immortality.
Synopsis
The SassyFlix Take
Proof that the jungle isn’t just dangerous—it’s thirsty.
Why Cult
A secretive cult deep in the jungle uses bizarre blood-letting ceremonies to maintain their immortality.
Young women are snatched from the streets of Manila, adding urban grit to the tropical nightmare.
This independent film serves up classic psychotronic energy—expect caves, periscopes, and snakes in the mix.
An eternally youthful leader enslaves women in a twisted vision of paradise gone wrong.
Themes & Keywords
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Thirsty Dead about? +
The Thirsty Dead is about beautiful young women kidnapped from Manila by a jungle death cult that needs their blood to remain immortal.
When was The Thirsty Dead released? +
The Thirsty Dead was released in 1974.
Who directed The Thirsty Dead? +
The Thirsty Dead was directed by Terry Becker.
How long is The Thirsty Dead? +
The Thirsty Dead has a runtime of 88 minutes.
What genre is The Thirsty Dead? +
The Thirsty Dead is an action, adventure, and horror film.
Where can I watch The Thirsty Dead? +
You can watch The Thirsty Dead on SassyFlix.
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