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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!

1974 · 01:28:00 · PG · Action / Adventure / Horror · IMDB TMDB

The eternally youthful leader of a jungle blood-cult of Shangri-La enslaves women.

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What is The Thirsty Dead about?

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

Beautiful young girls are kidnapped off the streets of Manila by a death cult that needs their blood to remain immortal.
Details & Specs
Director
Terry Becker
Writers
Terry Becker, Lou Whitehill, Charles Dennis
Release
1974
Runtime
1h 28m
Country
United States of America, Philippines
Language
English
Also Known As
Blood Hunt, The Blood Cult of Shangri-La, Original title: The Thirsty Dead

The SassyFlix Take

Between its jungle lair, a periscope-wielding cult, and more blood-letting rituals than a vampire’s spa day, The Thirsty Dead delivers a heady psychotronic cocktail. Set against a Manila backdrop and starring Jennifer Billingsley as one of the unlucky abductees, this is one trip into immortality that leaves you reaching for the mosquito net.
From the Vault

Proof that the jungle isn’t just dangerous—it’s thirsty.

Why Cult

Jungle Blood Cult

A secretive cult deep in the jungle uses bizarre blood-letting ceremonies to maintain their immortality.

Manila Abductions

Young women are snatched from the streets of Manila, adding urban grit to the tropical nightmare.

Psychotronic Vibes

This independent film serves up classic psychotronic energy—expect caves, periscopes, and snakes in the mix.

Immortal Shangri-La

An eternally youthful leader enslaves women in a twisted vision of paradise gone wrong.

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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