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Resurrect Dead: The Mystery of the Toynbee Tiles

2011 · Movie · 86 min · ★ 6.6 · 63% critics

Documentary

A street mystery unfolds as a small group of curious investigators follows a trail of cryptic tile messages embedded in roads across multiple cities. As they compare sightings, track old leads, and connect with fellow enthusiasts, the search turns into a deeper look at obsession, outsider art, and the urge to solve the unsolved.

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Details
Years
2011
Release date
2011-08-01
Language
English
Runtime
86 min
Critic score
63/100
TMDB rating
6.6/10 (60 votes)
About

You’ll likely enjoy this if you like offbeat real-world mysteries, internet-era rabbit holes, and documentaries about dedicated hobbyists; Not for you if you want a tight runtime or minimal repetition, like in Defamation.

Pros: intriguing urban mystery; niche community deep-dive; satisfying investigation | Cons: lots of filler; repetitive slow-motion moments; rambling narration

Themes

  • philadelphia, pennsylvania

Cast & crew

Directed by Jon Foy