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King of the Zombies

Play trailer Poster for King of the Zombies 1941,  1h 7m,  Horror/ Adventure Play Trailer Watchlist
Watchlist - - 2 Reviews Tomatometer 41% 1,000+ Ratings Popcornmeter
Tomatometer 2 Reviews 41% Popcornmeter 1,000+ Ratings
During World War II, James Mac McCarthy (Dick Purcell) is piloting a plane over the Caribbean when he's forced to crash-land on an island. Along with passenger Bill Summers (John Archer) and his servant, Mac happens upon Dr. Sangre's (Henry Victor) mansion, where the group is offered lodging. The visitors soon uncover Sangre's terrifying secret when they see him performing voodoo on a group of zombies in the cellar. The men must escape with Sangre's niece (Joan Woodbury) in tow.

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Dennis Schwartz Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews Dec 10, 2007
C
Lackluster zombie farce. Go to Full Review
Rob Humanick Projection Booth Oct 13, 2007
C+
A work of slapped-together, audience-pleasing basics. Go to Full Review
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Audience Reviews

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Rey S Mar 24, 2018 Cheap B-movie with better than average quips & scenarios as it pokes a bit of fun at zombies, Nazies, racial slurs, and obtuse situations; which were all staple plot devices in late 1930's early 40's American cinema. The early SNL cast should have a reunion remaking this film. See more
George S Nov 20, 2017 Not the greatest of zombies film, but it's original.
Draco G Apr 24, 2017 What's not to love in this movie! Great comedy by Mantan Moreland, and reaalitivoey good acting all around. This movie was awesome. I just wish the camera angles were better, and that we got to of seen more of the island. The story kept you interested all the way through. Never a dull moment. Also this movie is interesting to watch because of the way zombies were protracted back then. Instead of zombies coming from a virus like they do today back in 1941 it was all voodoo which is cool to see. See more
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Cast & Crew

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Jean Yarbrough

Director

Dick Purcell

James "Mac" McCarthy

Joan Woodbury

Barbara Winslow

Henry Victor

Dr. Miklos Sangre

Mantan Moreland

Jefferson "Jeff" Jackson

John Archer

Bill Summers

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King of the Zombies

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Movie Info

Synopsis During World War II, James Mac McCarthy (Dick Purcell) is piloting a plane over the Caribbean when he's forced to crash-land on an island. Along with passenger Bill Summers (John Archer) and his servant, Mac happens upon Dr. Sangre's (Henry Victor) mansion, where the group is offered lodging. The visitors soon uncover Sangre's terrifying secret when they see him performing voodoo on a group of zombies in the cellar. The men must escape with Sangre's niece (Joan Woodbury) in tow.
Director
Jean Yarbrough
Producer
Lindsley Parsons
Screenwriter
Edmond Kelso
Distributor
Monogram Pictures Corporation
Production Co
Monogram Pictures Corporation, Lindsley Parsons Productions
Genre
Horror, Adventure
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
May 14, 1941, Original
Release Date (Streaming)
Oct 4, 2013
Runtime
1h 7m
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