4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on October 21, 2019

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 more

The Stop Button Posted by on December 4, 2013

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 ju   read more

Flickers in Time Posted by Beatrice on July 10, 2013

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...   read more

Le Mot du Cinephiliaque Posted by Michael on November 2, 2012

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...   read more

Journeys in Classic Film Posted by Kristen on October 6, 2012

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 rewatc   read more

MacGuffin Movies Posted by RBuccicone on December 5, 2011

     Sometimes the best films result from the most undesirable circumstances. One could say this is true of Alfred Hitchcock‘s many films that were created under the restrictions of a tight Production Code and producer oversight. That can also be said of I Walked with a Zombie. Director Jacqu   read more

Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on October 29, 2010

Walked with a Zombie(1943). Directed by Jacques Tourneur. Cast: Frances Dee, Christine Gordon and Tom Conway. It was the second horror film from producer Val Lewton, the first was, Cat People. Lewton was given the film's title and with the help of the writers, he created the story around the...   read more

Hollywood Revue Posted by Angela on October 20, 2010

When Besty Connell (Frances Dee) agreed to take a nursing job in the Caribbean, little did she know she would soon find herself caring for the living dead.  When she finds out Paul Holland (Tom Conway), a sugar plantation owner in Saint Sebastian, needs a nurse for his wife Jessica,...   read more