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Thursday Night Movies “I Walked with a Zombie” (1943)

Published: May 2, 2025; Aithor: Julia Sonrisa

When: May 8, 2025
Where: Jefferson Market Library

Address: 425 6th Avenue, New York, NY 10011, United States

Phone: +1 212-243-4334

Directed by Jacques Tourneur and produced by Val Lewton, “I Walked with a Zombie” is an atmospheric horror film that reimagines “Jane Eyre” in a Caribbean setting. The story follows Betsy Connell (Frances Dee), a Canadian nurse hired to care for Jessica Holland (Christine Gordon), the catatonic wife of a sugar plantation owner, Paul Holland (Tom Conway). Upon arriving on the fictional island of Saint Sebastian, Betsy discovers the locals believe Jessica is a victim of voodoo curses. As she tries to uncover the truth behind Jessica’s condition, Betsy becomes entangled in a web of family secrets, forbidden love, and supernatural dread.

The film blends psychological horror with eerie folklore, creating a haunting meditation on colonialism, guilt, and the unknown. With its shadowy cinematography and poetic dread, “I Walked with a Zombie” is a classic of mood-driven horror that transcends its B-movie origins.

Time: 6:00-8:00 pm EST

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