Voodoo Island (1957)

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

Who could possibly survive an expedition to “the weird jungle of cobra plants that feed on women... and rip men apart”? Boris Karloff plays a skeptical scientist who journeys into the heart of darkness alongside a brooding '50s adventurer, a shifty gangster, a plucky assistant, and a zombie. Grab your pith helmet and machete and join John, Andy, and Producer Brad as they brave the unknown terrors of Voodoo Island. Show Notes: US Theatrical Release Date: February, 1957 Voodoo Island movie poster AFI Catalog entry for Voodoo Island History of the theremin as told by Andrew Hickey on his podcast A History of Rock in 500 Songs Queer Cinema Archive article on Voodoo Island and the queer-coded character played by Jean Engstrom. Theme music composed by Neil Dube. www.pond5.com Contact: [email protected] www.zombiestrainspodcast.com Follow us on Instagram Facebook

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