The Living Dead at Manchester Morgue
- Year: 1974
- Country of origin: Spain, Italy
- Genre: Horror
- Director: Jorge Grau
- Length: 95 min
They tampered with nature – now they must pay the price…
Film Synopsis
While traveling through the English countryside, two strangers become entangled in a series of brutal murders linked to a government experiment using ultrasonic radiation to control pests. The dead begin to rise, and the pair must fight both zombies and skeptical authorities who suspect them of the crimes. Atmospheric and politically charged, the film blends environmental anxiety with eerie, slow-burning undead horror.
The Living Dead at Manchester Morgue Blu-ray & DVD editions
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| Disc Extras | Synapse BD-ALL/US 2020 | Blue Underground BD-ALL/US/OOP 2009 | Blue Underground DVD-0/US/OOP 2008 | Blue Underground DVD-0/US 2007 | Anchor Bay DVD-0/US/OOP 2000 | Anchor Bay DVD-2 PAL/UK/OOP 2002 |
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| Audio Commentary by Troy Howarth | ||||||
| Audio Commentary by Bruce Holecheck and Nathaniel Thompson | ||||||
| Introduction by Director Jorge Grau | ||||||
| Back to the Morgue - On Location with Director Jorge Grau | ||||||
| Jorge Grau: Catalonia’s Cult Film King | ||||||
| The Scene of the Crime - Interview with Makeup Artist Giannetto De Rossi | ||||||
| Zombie Fighter - Interview with Actor Ray Lovelock | ||||||
| Zombie Maker - Interview with Makeup Artist Giannetto De Rossi | ||||||
| Interview with Director Jorge Grau | ||||||
| Q&A with Makeup Artist Giannetto De Rossi at The Festival of Fantastic Films | ||||||
| Alternate Opening Title Sequence as “Don’t Open the Window” | ||||||
| Alternate Opening Title Sequence as “The Living Dead at Manchester Morgue” | ||||||
| Stills Gallery | ||||||
| International Theatrical Trailer as “The Living Dead at the Manchester Morgue” | ||||||
| US Theatrical Trailer as “Don’t Open the Window” | ||||||
| US TV Spot 1 as “Don’t Open the Window” | ||||||
| US TV Spot 2 as “Don’t Open the Window” | ||||||
| US Radio Spots as “Don’t Open the Window” with Gallery |
Edition and Packaging Notes
- Synapse’s “Limited Edition” Blu-ray includes an 8-page booklet with writing by Dr. Nicholas G. Schlegel, a fold-out poster, and a soundtrack CD. Reissued as a standard edition without booklet and CD (2022/06/07).
- Anchor Bay’s US DVD is also available in the “Fright Pack: Walking Dead” box set; and as a “Limited Edition” tin containing a 24-page booklet with writing by Nigel J. Burrell, a replica toe tag and a poster.
- Anchor Bay’s UK DVD includes a 40-page booklet with writing by Nigel J. Burrell. It is also available as a “Horror Classics” DVD without the extras and booklet.
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Collector’s guide
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Introduction by Director Jorge Grau (0:59) -
Back to the Morgue (44:51) -
Jorge Grau: Catalonia’s Cult Film King (88:58) -
The Scene of the Crime (15:24) -
Zombie Fighter (15:41) -
Zombie Maker (16:05) -
Interview with Director Jorge Grau (20:27) -
Q&A with Makeup Artist Giannetto De Rossi at The Festival of Fantastic Films (2019, 42:29)
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Synapse BD 2020
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Blue Underground BD 2009
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| Extras | Audio Commentary by Troy Howarth Synapse BD |
| Audio Commentary by Bruce Holecheck and Nathaniel Thompson Synapse BD | |
| Introduction by Director Jorge Grau Blue Underground BD | |
| Back to the Morgue - On Location with Director Jorge Grau Blue Underground BD | |
| Jorge Grau: Catalonia’s Cult Film King Synapse BD | |
| The Scene of the Crime - Interview with Makeup Artist Giannetto De Rossi Synapse BD | |
| Zombie Fighter - Interview with Actor Ray Lovelock Blue Underground BD | |
| Zombie Maker - Interview with Makeup Artist Giannetto De Rossi Blue Underground BD | |
| Interview with Director Jorge Grau Blue Underground BD | |
| Q&A with Makeup Artist Giannetto De Rossi at The Festival of Fantastic Films Synapse BD | |
| Alternate Opening Title Sequence as “Don’t Open the Window” Anchor Bay DVD | |
| Alternate Opening Title Sequence as “The Living Dead at Manchester Morgue” Anchor Bay DVD | |
| Stills Gallery Blue Underground BD | |
| International Theatrical Trailer as “The Living Dead at the Manchester Morgue” Synapse BD | |
| US Theatrical Trailer as “Don’t Open the Window” Blue Underground BD | |
| US TV Spot 1 as “Don’t Open the Window” Synapse BD | |
| US TV Spot 2 as “Don’t Open the Window” Synapse BD | |
| US Radio Spots as “Don’t Open the Window” with Gallery Synapse BD |