Review of I Walked with a Zombie (1943) by Johan A — 26 Jun 2008

Val Lewton. Jacques Tourneur. Spooky beautiful. If you don't know it, you should.

This review of I Walked with a Zombie (1943) was written by Johan A on 26 Jun 2008.

I Walked with a Zombie has generally received positive reviews.

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