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Sep 24, 2025 1 hr 26 min

The Dead One (1961)

from Zombie Strains Hosted by John Corey, Andy Rau, Bradley Dumont

Our first color zombie films is also a throwback to the 1930s! Newlyweds John and Linda (John McKay and Linda Ormond) inherit an old plantation outside of New Orleans, only to discover that their bitter cousin Monica (Monica Davis) has angry, zombie-related plans for them. Will Monica's voodoo magic spell a gruesome end to their honeymoon bliss? John, Andy, and Producer Brad venture into the swamps to find out--and to learn why this is the first zombie movie to be set in New Orleans. Show Notes: Movie poster AFI Catalog entry for The Dead One. Barry Mahon paid death notice in the New York Times. Zombie Movies: The Ultimate Guide by Glenn Kay Santa's Christmas Elf Named Calvin directed by Barry Mahon The Wonderful Land of Oz directed by Barry Mahon Theme music composed by Neil Dube. Additional music by Elarasound. www.pond5.com Additional voice work by Russell Bentley. Contact: [email protected] www.zombiestrainspodcast.com Follow us on Instagram Facebook

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