The Plague of the Zombies
Seen it?1966 | 91 min | Horror, Mystery
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (91% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it made about 17 times its budget, though it had a lukewarm 6.4 out of 10 from audiences and little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing and horror fans. If you loved House on Haunted Hill, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Scary.
- The pace
- Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 31 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1966: an older pace and style.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
Sir James Forbes arrives in a remote Cornish village to identify a mysterious plague afflicting the population. He discovers that one of the squires is a disciple of Haitian witchcraft and using dark magic to resurrect the dead. As the plan to create undead servants unravels, the squire unleashes his zombie army on the unsuspecting village.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
91% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesBelow par
6.4 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerStrong
$2 million worldwide on a $135K budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 18K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by John Gilling
- André MorellSir James Forbes
- Brook WilliamsDr. Peter Tompson
- Diane ClareSylvia Forbes
- John CarsonSquire Clive Hamilton
- Jacqueline PearceAlice Mary Tompson
- Michael RipperSergeant Jack Swift
- Roy RoystonVicar
- Alexander DavionDenver
- Marcus HammondTom Martinus
- Dennis ChinneryConstable Christian