Death Bed: The Bed That Eats (1977)
October 26, 1977Release Date
Death Bed: The Bed That Eats (1977)
October 26, 1977Release Date
Plot.
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Cast & Crew.
William Russ
Sharon's Brother
Julie Ritter
Suzan
Linda Bond
The Resurrected
Patrick Spence-Thomas
Voice of the Artist
Rosa Luxemburg
Sharon
Dave Marsh
Artist
Ed Oldani
Victim
Dessa Stone
First Female Victim
Marshall Tate
Side Order
Samir Eid
Gangster
Fred Abdenour
Gangster
Jock Brandis
Priest / Gaffer / Special Effects
Robert Fresco
Director of Photography
George Barry
Writer / Producer / Director
Ossian Brown
Music
Mike McCoy
Music
Stephen Thrower
Music
Ron Medico
Editor
Jim Viola
Sound
Clyde Stringer
Assistant Camera
Les Wears
Production Assistant
Dave Wedlake
Negative Cutter
Tom Sherry
Sound
Bob Gallant
Assistant Camera
Media.
Details.
Release DateOctober 26, 1977
StatusReleased
Running Time1h 17m
Content RatingNR
Budget$30,000
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Death Bed: The Bed That Eats is a 1977 American surrealist folk horror film written, produced, and directed by George Barry in his only feature film, and starring Demene Hall, William Russ, Julie Ritter, and Dave Marsh. The plot centers on a demon-possessed bed that is passed on through generations, bringing tragedy upon those who come across it.
Filmed in Detroit in the early 1970s on a budget of $30,000, Death Bed underwent approximately four years' worth of post-production by Barry, and did not receive distribution upon completion. Despite this, the film garnered a minor cult following in Europe after it was made available via bootlegged VHS editions, initially through the United Kingdom-based label Portland Films. Barry was unaware of these unofficial releases until 2001 when he came across a review of the film on an online forum.
The film was championed by British film critic, writer, and musician Stephen Thrower, whose musical group, Cyclobe, composed a new musical theme for the film with Barry's approval. Cyclobe's music was integrated into the film before it had its first official theatrical premiere at the San Francisco Independent Film Festival in February 2003. The U.S. home media label Cult Epics released the film on DVD the same year, and a Blu-ray edition followed in 2013.