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The Laughing Dead (1989) Poster

Full Cast & Crew

Directed by 

Somtow Sucharitkul ... (as S. P. Somtow)

Writing Credits  

Somtow Sucharitkul ... (written by) (as S. P. Somtow)

Cast (in credits order) verified as complete  

Joey Acedo Joey Acedo ... Policeman #1
John Anthoni John Anthoni ... Acolyte #1 (as John-Anthoni)
Hank Azcona Hank Azcona ... Police Sergeant
Bruce Barlow ... Kukulcan
George Barnett George Barnett ... Policeman #2
Edward Bryant Edward Bryant ... Bus Driver
Michael Bustamante Michael Bustamante ... Boy In Graveyard
Matt Demeritt Matt Demeritt ... Harlan (as Matthew De Merritt)
Premika Eaton ... Laurie
Ryan Effner Ryan Effner ... Cal
Erica Frank Erica Frank ... Counter Girl
Gregory Frost ... Frost
Timpson Hill Timpson Hill ... Acolyte #2
Larry Kagen Larry Kagen ... Wilbur
Krista Keim Krista Keim ... Clarisse
Lydia Marano Lydia Marano ... Attendant
Raymond Ridenour Raymond Ridenour ... Dozois
Patrick Roskowick ... Ivan
George Salazar George Salazar ... Estrada
Billy Silver Billy Silver ... Tommy
Somtow Sucharitkul ... Dr. Um-tzec (as S. P. Somtow)
Vanina Sucharitkul Vanina Sucharitkul ... Minquita
Tim Sullivan ... Father O'Sullivan
Maritza Tamara Maritza Tamara ... Corazon
Juanita Vera Juanita Vera ... Old Woman
Wendy Webb ... Tessie
Amy Andrews Amy Andrews ... Bus Passenger #1
Richard Bonnin Richard Bonnin ... Bus Passenger #2
Deborah Hansen Deborah Hansen ... Bus Passenger #3
Rogan Russell Marshall Rogan Russell Marshall ... Bus Passenger #4
Jim Albert Jim Albert ... Basketball Player #1
Alex Alvarez Alex Alvarez ... Basketball Player #2
Richard Pena Richard Pena ... Basketball Player #3
Arthur Byron Cover Arthur Byron Cover ... Zombie #1
Tim Powers Tim Powers ... Zombie #2
Brynne Stephens Brynne Stephens ... Zombie #3
William F. Wu ... Zombie #4
Wyatt Weed Wyatt Weed ... Zombie #5
Martin Weiss Martin Weiss ... Zombie #6
Kirk Mouser Kirk Mouser ... Zombie #7
Forrest J. Ackerman ... Corpse #1
Bill Warren Bill Warren ... Corpse #2
Len Wein ... Corpse #3
Beverly Warren Beverly Warren ... Corpse #4

Produced by 

Michael Deak ... associate producer (as Michael S. Deak)
Wendy Ikeguchi ... executive producer
Lex Nakashima ... producer
Somtow Sucharitkul ... executive producer
Tim Sullivan ... associate producer (as Timothy Robert Sullivan)

Music by 

Somtow Sucharitkul

Cinematography by 

David Boyd ... director of photography (as D.R. Boyd)

Editing by 

Rose Anne Weinstein

Production Design by 

Diane Hughes
Phillip Vasels

Art Direction by 

Mitch Simmons

Set Decoration by 

James R. Barrows

Costume Design by 

Kathryn Sanders

Makeup Department 

John Carl Buechler ... designer: Magical Media Industries (as John Buechler)
Rik Carter ... special makeup effects
Jake Johnson ... special makeup effects
Elinor Mavor ... hair stylist / makeup artist
Richard Rouse ... hair stylist / makeup artist
David Stinnett ... special makeup effects (as Dave Stinnett)
Jane Whitehead ... special makeup effects

Production Management 

Allyson Schelu ... post-production supervisor (as Allyson Scheu) / production manager (as Allyson Scheu)
Thaithow Sucharitkul ... production supervisor

Second Unit Director or Assistant Director 

Joe Camp III ... first assistant director
Michael Deak ... second unit director (as Michael S. Deak)
Tom Gamble ... second second assistant director
Randall Newsome ... second assistant director

Art Department 

David J. Bomba ... lead man (as David Bomba)
Kellie E. Butterfield ... carpenter
David T. Cannon ... construction coordinator (as David Cannon)
Anthony Coke ... painter (as Anthony Cocke)
Caylah Eddleblute ... set dresser
Ronald D. Herbst ... illustrator (as Ron Herbst)
Michael Kraft ... carpenter
Ira McAliley ... carpenter (as Ira 'Iroc' McAliley)
James L. Ricker ... carpenter
Skywizard ... carpenter
David Stawecki ... carpenter (as David A. Stawecki)
David A. Weinman ... lead carpenter
Perry Welch ... carpenter (as Perry Welsh)
Fern Younger ... carpenter
Jeffrey Zwahlen ... scenic painter (as Jeffery M. Zwahlen)

Sound Department 

David Aird ... re-recording mixer assistant
Tony Cannella ... re-recording mixer
Del Casher ... post sound supervisor
Robert B. Moss ... boom operator
Hal Negro ... boom operator
Zed O. Weiss ... boom operator
Jack Zinder ... sound mixer (as Jac Zinder)

Special Effects by 

Michael Deak ... location crew: Magical Media Industries (as Mike 'Duct-Tape' Deak)
John Foster ... location crew: Magical Media Industries / production manager: Magical Media Industries
Mecki Heussen ... lab technician: Magical Media Industries
Robert Houghtaling ... lab technician: Magical Media Industries
John Jockinsen ... special effects coordinator
Timothy Ralston ... coordinator: Magical Media Industries (as Tim Ralston) / location crew: Magical Media Industries (as Tim Ralston) / supervisor: Magical Media Industries (as Tim Ralston)
Chris Robbins ... head fabricator: Magical Media Industries / location crew: Magical Media Industries
Wayne Toth ... location crew: Magical Media Industries

Stunts 

Mark Riccardi ... stunt coordinator

Camera and Electrical Department 

Ernie Adams ... key grip
David Essex ... gaffer
Nathaniel Goodman ... first assistant camera (as Nate Goodman)
Shawn Hise ... second assistant camera (as Shawn C. Hise)
Tim James ... grip
Chris Joehnk ... grip
William Lakoff ... electrician (as William T. Lakoff)
Lory A. Martin ... best boy grip
Richard Pelusi ... grip
Abram Perlstein ... still photographer
David Railsback ... best boy electric
Ken Roerden ... best boy electric (as Ken Reorden)

Casting Department 

Martin Banner ... extras casting: Arizona
Brian Campbell ... extras casting: Arizona
Peggy Dunlap ... casting: Arizona

Costume and Wardrobe Department 

Shellagh Hannigan ... wardrobe
Susan Rubin ... wardrobe assistant (as Susan B. Rubin)

Editorial Department 

Gregg Edler ... post-production coordinator
John B. Pike ... apprentice editor
David Reale ... assistant editor
John Pike ... assistant editor (uncredited)

Location Management 

Dan Gorman ... location manager

Script and Continuity Department 

Joyce 'Doc' Pepper ... script supervisor

Transportation Department 

Ron Ford ... transportation captain
Roger Greer ... driver
Larry Normoyle ... driver
Tony Peralta ... transportation coordinator
Jim Strub ... driver
Tom York ... driver

Additional Crew 

Linda Faye Beall ... craft service
Regge Bulman ... production assistant
Stephen Deneen ... production assistant
Jack Dunlap ... coordinator: Arizona
Justin F. Dwyer ... production assistant
Gregg Edler ... production coordinator
David Gish ... production assistant
Wendy Ikeguchi ... directorial advisor
Bob Markwell ... production assistant
Rogan Russell Marshall ... production assistant
Sandra McNeil ... studio teacher
William B. Radcliffe ... production assistant (as William B. Ratcliffe)
Lisa Schilling ... production assistant
Kenny Vasquez ... craft service
Wyatt Weed ... production assistant
Martin Banner ... production assistant (uncredited)

See also

Release Dates | Official Sites | Company Credits | Filming & Production | Technical Specs

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