Who could possibly survive an expedition to “the weird jungle of cobra plants that feed on women... and rip men apart”? Boris Karloff plays a skeptical scientist who journeys into the heart of darkness alongside a brooding '50s adventurer, a shifty gangster, a plucky assistant, and a zombie. Grab your pith helmet and machete and join John, Andy, and Producer Brad as they brave the unknown terrors of Voodoo Island.
Show Notes:
US Theatrical Release Date: February, 1957
AFI Catalog entry for Voodoo Island
History of the theremin as told by Andrew Hickey on his podcast A History of Rock in 500 Songs
Queer Cinema Archive article on Voodoo Island and the queer-coded character played by Jean Engstrom.
Theme music composed by Neil Dube.
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