Still from I Was a Teenage Zombie — I Was a Teenage Zombie (1987) — John Elias MichalakisPhotographed by Peter Lewnes

John Elias Michalakis

I Was a Teenage Zombie

Name: I Was a Teenage Zombie
Genre: Comedy, Horror
Released: 1987
Duration: 91 min

United States / English / 1987 / 1h 31m

Comedy Horror

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Synopsis

A group of teens looking to score some weed unwittingly turn their drug dealer into a rampaging zombie. The film features music by the Fleshtones, the Violent Femmes, Los Lobos, and others.

Credits

Crew

DirectorJohn Elias Michalakis

WriterSteve Mckoy, James Aviles Martin, George Seminara

CinematographerPeter Lewnes

ComposerJonathan Roberts, Craig Seeman

EditorJohn Elias Michalakis

ProducerRichard Hirsh,

John Elias Michalakis

Cast

Michael Rubinas Dan Wake

Steve McCoyas Mussolini

George Seminaraas Gordy

Robert C. Sabinas Chuckie

Peter Bushas Rosencrantz

Allen Lewis Rickmanas Lieberman

Kevin Nesgodaas The Bird

Cassie Maddenas Cindy Faithful

Ray Stoughas Lenny

Lynnea Bensonas Hilda

Gwyn Drischellas Margo

Theo Politesas Moon (The Dealer)

John Ventimigliaas Band Member #1 (uncredited)

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