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Black Zombie

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A journey through cinema and history reveals how zombies evolved from Haitian spiritual traditions into Hollywood horror, exploring their deeper cultural significance as symbols of resilience.

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Carson Timar ButteredPopcorn 2d
Black Zombie is a must-watch for fans of horror. The film is a fantastic look at the history of zombie cinema and how the horror genre can be used both as an empowering force and as a tool for dehumanization. Go to Full Review Douglas Davidson Elements of Madness 2d
4.5/5
... by looking backward at the very real events that not only brought the concept of a zombie to American shores, but bolstered it through fiction as it propagated outlandish lies and racist tropes ... Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Cast & Crew

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Maya Annik Bedward

Director

Mambo Labelle Déese Botanica

Actor

Zandashe Brown

Actor

Tananarive Due

Actor

Maya Annik Bedward

Writer

Movie Info

Synopsis A journey through cinema and history reveals how zombies evolved from Haitian spiritual traditions into Hollywood horror, exploring their deeper cultural significance as symbols of resilience.
Director
Maya Annik Bedward
Screenwriter
Maya Annik Bedward
Genre
Documentary, Horror, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 30m