The Plague of the Zombies

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Huntin P @PaxVobiscum80 3 days ago This British zombie horror, made before Romero's much more famous Night of The Living Dead, has lots of atmosphere and is plenty creepy. What is it about Cornwall and bad doings? Anyone who comes there, or comes home from travels abroad, comes under a bad sign, it seems. I went once, it was lovely, but that was real life. In the movies, watch your back, especially in the graveyard after dark. See more Ollie W @RT90619198 Aug 15, 2026 The supernatural take on zombies is rare nowadays. This film’s version of a zombie is similar to I Walked with a Zombie (magical voodoo) whereas most films today aim for viral explanation for the undead wondering around. Atypical of a zombie film, it has a gothic visual sensibility, which so many love Hammer for. Andre Morell is wonderful as the English surgeon investigating mysterious goings on. Nice locations/sets. Typical of Hammer horror: it is spooky but certainly not terrifying. I’ve seen a lot of Hammer films and this is one of the better ones. The blood and gore look fake, as you would expect from Hammer, but that’s part of the charm. I enjoyed the unspoken sexual tension in the scenes featuring the handsome John Carson, who plays the villain. The story doesn’t make a lot of sense if you think about it too deeply. Why bother creating zombies if you have to whip the zombies in order for them to stop being lazy and do some work. See more Fumi A @Lordoflords Nov 2, 2025 Fun zombie movie. One of Hammer's bests! See more Melvin L @RT53388370 Jan 18, 2025 It's well done but rubbish See more Simon A @Sipeli Nov 4, 2024 I say this as an individual in my late fifties......Slow to the point of being utterly boring......the actual protagonist features for literally 5 minutes, throughout the whole excruciating event...dont waste your time on this pointless tripe. Black actors used as stereotypical servants etc....West Country folk portrayed as dumb fuckwits to be laughed at and disbelieved due to accent and culture..... females ....washing the dishes lols......The finale is cringeworthy in the extreme. Complete sh yte. See more Philmento T @RT01031605 Oct 24, 2024 Hammer was a British film company that specialized in a series of Gothic horror films from the mid-50s through the 70s and while some of the tropes and special effects may seem dated, they did a lot in terms of innovation, acting, and pushing the horror envelope. Plague was a high-water mark for them. The film's imagery was extremely influential to the zombie genre, filmed back to back with the other classic, The Reptile, using the same sets and even some of the same actors. The movie was not only visually impressive, (the graveyard scene is particularly amazing), but it also adds a depth of political commentary on social classes. Well scripted and acted, it is a notable milestone to the zombie style. Also, character actor Michael Ripper is always great to see! See more Read all reviews

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