This is quite a decent little Zombie mystery with a wonderfully evocative opening few scenes as the couple drive to the eerie plantation home of "Beaumont" (Robert Frazer). Now I'm sure Haiti would be a beautiful place to marry in 2020, but back in the 1930s it was an island awash with voodoo and coffin lids that go bump in the night, so when "Beaumont" takes a shine to Madge Bellamy "Madeline" he turns to the local…
Top Cast
Bela Lugosi
Legendre
Madge Bellamy
Madeleine Short Parker
John Harron
Neil Parker
Robert Frazer
Charles Beaumont
Joseph Cawthorn
Dr. Bruner
Frederick Peters
Chauvin, a zombie
George Burr Macannan
Von Gelder, a zombie
Brandon Hurst
Silver
Clarence Muse
Coach Driver
Dan Crimmins
Pierre, the friendly witch doctor
John Printz
Ledot, a zombie
Claude Morgan
Zombie
John Fergusson
Zombie
Annette Stone
Maid
Velma Gresham
Maid
Reviews
The first on-screen use of the word 'zombie'! A must watch if you are interested in the history of the horror genre, and although it is interesting, it's not the most entertaining. Robert Frazer was good as Beaumont and Lugosi was great as always, also has some nice matte painting work, but other than the historical significance, it's a pretty bog-standard early B-movie. 2/5
FAQ about White Zombie
What is White Zombie about?
A wealthy landowner living in Haiti convinces a sorcerer to lure the woman he has fallen for away from her fiancé. The madman later betrays their agreement by keeping the woman for himself…as a zombie.
When was White Zombie released?
White Zombie was released in 1932.
What genres does White Zombie belong to?
White Zombie is categorised as Horror.
Who stars in White Zombie?
The cast of White Zombie includes Bela Lugosi, Madge Bellamy, John Harron, Robert Frazer, Joseph Cawthorn.