The Plague of the Zombies

About The Plague of the Zombies

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.

The Plague of the Zombies is a 1966 horror mystery film directed by John Gilling. Its themes are witchcraft, voodoo, human sacrifice, and zombie.

André Morell takes the lead as Sir James Forbes, Brook Williams as Dr. Peter Tompson, Diane Clare as Sylvia Forbes, and John Carson as Squire Clive Hamilton. Released in January 1966, it runs 91 minutes.

The screenplay is by Peter Bryan. Produced by Seven Arts Productions.

Initiation: Silent Night, Deadly Night 4, The House of the Devil, and Zombie Flesh Eaters make useful companions to The Plague of the Zombies. TMDB voters put it at 6.4 out of 10 across 160 votes.