The Plague of the Zombies
1966, English. Directed by John Gilling.
Only The Lord Of The Dead Could Unleash Them!
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.3/10 from 166 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- John GillingDirector
- André MorellSir James Forbes
- Brook WilliamsDr. Peter Tompson
- Diane ClareSylvia Forbes
- John CarsonSquire Clive Hamilton
- Jacqueline PearceAlice Mary Tompson
- Michael RipperSergeant Jack Swift
- Roy RoystonVicar
- Alexander DavionDenver
- Marcus HammondTom Martinus
- Dennis ChinneryConstable Christian
- Louis MahoneyServant
- Ben ArisJohn Martinus
Details
- Released
- 2 January 1966
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Peter Bryan
- Budget
- $135K
- Box office
- $2.3M
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The Plague of the Zombies: quick answers
Is The Plague of the Zombies worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.3/10 from 166 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Plague of the Zombies?
The Plague of the Zombies runs 91 minutes (1h 31m).
Does The Plague of the Zombies have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Plague of the Zombies. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Plague of the Zombies parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Plague of the Zombies yet.
Which OTT platform is The Plague of the Zombies on?
The Plague of the Zombies isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 2 January 1966. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Plague of the Zombies?
If you liked The Plague of the Zombies, try Something Wicked This Way Comes, Extraordinary Tales, The City of the Dead.
Who directed The Plague of the Zombies?
The Plague of the Zombies (1966) was directed by John Gilling and stars André Morell, Brook Williams, Diane Clare.