The Plague of the Zombies
“Only The Lord Of The Dead Could Unleash Them!”
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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The Plague of Zombies / Original Theatrical Trailer (1966)Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-01-29
Top Cast
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André Morell
Sir James Forbes
Brook Williams
Dr. Peter Tompson
Diane Clare
Sylvia Forbes
John Carson
Squire Clive Hamilton
Jacqueline Pearce
Alice Mary Tompson
Michael Ripper
Sergeant Jack Swift
Roy Royston
Vicar
Alexander Davion
Denver
Marcus Hammond
Tom Martinus
Dennis Chinnery
Constable Christian
Louis Mahoney
Servant
Ben Aris
John Martinus
Jerry Verno
Landlord
Jolyon Booth
Coach Driver
Tim Condren
Young Blood
Bernard Egan
Young Blood
Norman Mann
Young Blood
Francis Willey
Young Blood
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 12, 1966
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 9, 2002
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$135K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$2.3M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
17.32x
+$2.2M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Gilling
- Screenplay & Story
- Peter Bryan
- Original Score
- James Bernard
- Original Title
- The Plague of the Zombies
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Budget
- $135K
- Worldwide Gross
- $2.3M
- Production Studios
- Hammer Film Productions, Seven Arts Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Gilling
Peter Bryan
James Bernard
Arthur Grant
Chris Barnes
Anthony Nelson Keys
Department Leadership Roster
John Gilling
Director
Peter Bryan
Writer
Anthony Nelson Keys
Producer
James Bernard
Original Music Composer
Arthur Grant
Director of Photography
Bernard Robinson
Production Design
Chris Barnes
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Plague of the Zombies
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What is The Plague of the Zombies about?
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.
Who directed The Plague of the Zombies?
The Plague of the Zombies was directed by John Gilling.
Who stars in The Plague of the Zombies?
The principal cast of The Plague of the Zombies includes André Morell, Brook Williams, Diane Clare, John Carson, Jacqueline Pearce.
When was The Plague of the Zombies released and how long is it?
The Plague of the Zombies was released in 1966 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Plague of the Zombies?
The Plague of the Zombies had a reported production budget of $135K and grossed $2.3M at the worldwide box office (17.32 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for The Plague of the Zombies?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Plague of the Zombies was composed by James Bernard.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Plague of the Zombies?
The Plague of the Zombies holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.).