Children Shouldn't Play With Dead Things: Classic Zombie Horror

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  • NR
  • 2016
  • 1 hr 26 min

Children Shouldn't Play With Dead Things is a classic horror movie from 1972 that is sure to give you the chills. It follows the story of a group of theater actors who take a weekend trip to a deserted island in order to prepare for their next production. However, little do they know that the island is home to a voodoo practicing zombie master who has some unfinished business with the living.

The movie begins with the theater director, Alan, and his group of actors traveling to the island on a small boat. The group consists of Alan's apprentice, a beautiful leading lady, a quirky makeup artist, a sound technician, and a few others. Once they arrive on the island, Alan reveals his true intentions of using the weekend to play a prank on the group by staging a fake resurrection.

Alan takes the group to a cemetery on the island where they dig up a recently buried corpse, named Orville. Alan then performs a voodoo ritual, which he claims is fake, and asks Orville to rise from his grave. Initially, nothing happens, and the group is convinced that the prank was a failure. However, as the night progresses, strange things start to happen, and the group begins to realize that they have awakened the dead.

The movie is filled with spine-tingling moments as the undead zombies start to hunt down the group one by one. The zombies are slow moving but relentless in their pursuit, which adds to the tension and horror of the movie. The makeup and special effects are impressive for a film made in the '70s and add to the overall eerie atmosphere.

The characters in the movie are not very likable, which can make it difficult to root for their survival. However, their interactions with each other are entertaining and add some comedic relief to the otherwise dark and gloomy setting.

One of the standout features of Children Shouldn't Play With Dead Things is the soundtrack. The haunting melodies and eerie sounds heighten the tension and add to the overall atmosphere of the movie. The sound effects of the zombies' footsteps and breathing are particularly effective and will send shivers down your spine.

Overall, Children Shouldn't Play With Dead Things is a classic zombie horror that should be on every horror fan's watchlist. It has a fun and entertaining premise with a strong cast and impressive special effects for its time. It's not the scariest movie out there, but it's a great example of classic horror and will definitely give you a few goosebumps.

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Description
  • Release Date
    2016
  • MPAA Rating
    NR
  • Runtime
    1 hr 26 min