THE VAULT

The City of the Dead (1960) Explained: Beyond the Blood

Scare Score: 6.7/100

300 years old! Human blood keeps them alive forever!

The Premise

In Whitewood, Massachusetts, a presumed witch places a curse on the town before she is burned at the stake. 300 years later, a college student arrives and checks into the mysterious Raven's Inn to research the town's history with witchcraft.

Why It Terrifies Us

Categorized under Witchcraft, Supernatural, The City of the Dead taps into fundamental fears. The 6.7/100 Scare Score is well-earned. The themes of witch, witch burning, satanism continually haunt viewers long after the credits roll.

Into The Vault

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