psychoren2002 Review of The Plague of the Zombies

The Plague of the Zombies (1966)

Another Hammer horror masterpiece

[8/10 · 3 November 2006]

SPOILERS!! "The Plague of the Zombies" is another great film from the legendary Hammer studios, sadly the only one they made about this genre. This time the plot refers much more to the real source of zombies (vudú from Haiti) than the usual Romero "living dead" movies, with flesh-eating creatures. Here instead, the zombies are used as slaves and have enough attitude to attack his own master at the end. The story is captivating, and the cast (without any of the usual Hammer stars, except for the reliable Michael Ripper)is in top form. All the charming elements from Hammer are here, the sets, the music, the slow pacing, the suspense. It's not for fans of ultra gore zombies, but a real gem for fans of classic horror. The DVD also features an interesting Hammer documentary, narrated by the late Oliver Reed. Recommended!