Often touted as the first zombie film ever made, White Zombie highlights how the world of cinema and its audiences have significantly changed over the years. As a horror film, White Zombie doesn’t have the same effect on moviegoers as it would have when it was first screened 80 years ago. While it may have lost some of its darkness and suspense, it nevertheless still retains its quirky plot, which seems to be a common feature of many older black and white films. A young couple, Madeline and Neil, get married at Monsieur Beaumont’s plantation before Beaumont tries to persuade Madeline to run away with him. After his efforts are futile, Beaumont turns to witch doctor, Legendre, to help him using his powers. Things don’t go as Beaumont plans and he tries to reverse Legendre’s spell while Neil searches for his wife.
