I Walked with a Zombie (1943)

I Walked with a Zombie (1943) was a Horror - Black-and-white Film directed by Jacques Tourneur and produced by Val Lewton.

I Walked with a Zombie (1943): Shadow and Psychology

The film commences brilliantly as Frances Dee can be heard in voiceover with almost fond recollection, matter-of-factly stating, “I Walked with a Zombie.” The way she expresses it immediately debunks anything we might think from an admittedly exploitative title.?Producer Val Lewton does ... Read full article

I Walked with a Zombie (1943, Jacques Tourneur)

Before it stumbles through its third act, I Walked with a Zombie’s biggest problem is the pacing. It’s exceedingly boring during the second act. Its second biggest problem is it’s too short. The second act plays so poorly because there’s not enough going on, there’s jus... Read full article

I Walked with a Zombie (1943) (3)

I Walked with a Zombie Directed by Jacques Tourneur 1943/USA RKO Radio Pictures First viewing #161 of 1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die IMDb users say 7.2/10; I say 7.5/10 This superbly shot and lit psychological horror film from the Val Lewton shop at RKO falters in the story department. ... Read full article

I Walked with a Zombie

I Walked with a Zombie (Jacques Tourneur, 1943) A young Canadian nurse (Betsy) comes to the West Indies to care for Jessica, the wife of a plantation manager (Paul Holland). Jessica seems to be suffering from a kind of mental paralysis as a result of fever. When she falls in love with Paul, Betsy... Read full article

I Walked With a Zombie (1943) (2)

I had no idea I’d be doing two Jacques Tourneur/Val Lewton productions so close together but oh well, they’re worth comparing. ?I saw I Walked With a Zombie before I saw Cat People and on first viewing I loved it, especially considering it’s take on Jane Eyre. ?Recently rewatching ... Read full article