The Walking Dead (1936) movie poster

The Walking Dead (1936)

"HE DIED a man with a hunger to love... and returned a monster with an instinct to kill."
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 93%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 60% (RT: 60%) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
CrimeHorrorScience Fiction

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Director
Runtime
1h 6m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
6.3/10 (93 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
60%
Cast
Boris Karloff as John Ellman
Edmund Gwenn as Dr. Evan Beaumont
Warren Hull as Jimmy
Henry O'Neill as District Attorney Werner
Joe King as Judge Roger Shaw
Overview
Down-on-his-luck John Ellman is framed for a judge's murder. After he's convicted and sentenced to death, witnesses come forth and prove his innocence. But it was too late for a stay to be granted and Ellman is executed. A doctor uses an experimental procedure to restore him to life, though the full outcome is other than expected. Wikipedia โ†—
Audience Consensus

The Walking Dead is a 1936 crime, horror, science fiction film directed by Michael Curtiz. Down-on-his-luck John Ellman is framed for a judge's murder. After he's convicted and sentenced to death, witnesses come forth and prove his innocence.

But it was too late for a stay to be granted and Ellman is executed. A doctor uses an experimental procedure to restore him to life, though the full outcome is other than expected. The film has been rated by 93 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers.

As a crime film, The Walking Dead delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. The Walking Dead (1936) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape.

The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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