Born in 1933, Alex Cord emerged from the gritty landscape of American cinema to leave his mark in cult and exploitation films. He is best known for his roles in The Scorpio Letters (1967) and Chosen Survivors (1974), showcasing his ability to navigate the thrilling and bizarre narratives of the era. Cord's performances in films like Inn of the Damned (1975) and Uninvited (1988) further solidified his status as a staple in the genre, blending charisma with the dark themes that define cult cinema.
The Dead Are Alive!
Two young people looking for a place to make love are brutally murdered in an Etruscan tomb which had recently been violated by a group of archaeologists, led by Prof. Porter (Alex Cord). The corpses are positioned so as to indicate they were murdered as sacrifices to the Etruscan Death-god Tuchucha. Several other murders occur, focusing on members of the archeology team and friends of Prof. Porter's. The victims have their heads bashed.
