Review of White Zombie (1932) by Alex K — 11 Oct 2017

1931's Dracula Is One Of My Favorite Films.

This review of White Zombie (1932) was written by Alex K on 11 Oct 2017.

White Zombie has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Scott C (2,765) on 24 Aug 2013

Very weird movie. A wildly atmospheric early horror gem. A bit un-PC in places, but that was the 1930s for you. Way better than Lugosi's 'Dracula…

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By Jessica V (132) on 22 Mar 2013

Love this movie!!! Though some of the acting was horrible, it was low budget so understandable…

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By Devon B (391) on 09 Apr 2013

White Zombie is another early Bela Lugosi vehicle, this time he plays an evil voodoo witch doctor who's creating an army of zombies to do his…

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By Ivan S (187) on 30 Apr 2013

This one in fact is one of the first zombie movies ever done, I really watch it like when I was 16 wo the first time I see it was kind of weird…

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By Jennifer T (990) on 30 Jun 2012

I liked this movie. I also thought it was better than the 1930's movie Dracula with Bela Lugosi. Very nice for a low budget film…

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By Wes S (1,293) on 06 Nov 2012

No fancy makeup, CGI, or even violence could make this lifeless, normal-looking hordes of zombies more terrifying…

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By Tim S (2,419) on 27 Dec 2011

It's a shame that Bela Lugosi didn't get more leading parts that exercised his abilities as an actor, but then again, he was quite happy to…

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By Mark S (2,772) on 20 Oct 2011

A film from a time when films had to depend on atmosphere to freak you out, and despite some passe moments White Zombie absolutely achieves…

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By Art L (207) on 21 May 2013

Bela's awesome in this. I'm only starting to watch old horror movies, and I'm already becoming a fan of Bela Lugosi :)…

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By Jho R (146) on 21 Oct 2012

Bela is the man, well atleast from the 40's…

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