The Dead One (1961) | (Blu-Ray) | Sealed | Severin

Title: The Dead One (1961)

Alternate Title: Blood of the Zombie

Genre: Horror

Plot Synopsis
Two cousins clash over control of a Louisiana plantation, but their rivalry takes a deadly turn when one turns to voodoo. Using dark rituals, a jealous woman resurrects the dead to carry out her vengeance, unleashing a wave of terror that threatens both the living and the soul of the land itself.

Cast and Crew

• Director: Barry Mahon
• Writer: Barry Mahon

Cast:

• John McKay as John Carlton
• Linda Ormond as Linda Carlton
• Monica Davis as Monica Carlton
• Clyde Kelly as Jonas Carlton
• Darlene Myrick as Bella Bella

YouTube Trailer: The Dead One | Trailer

IMDb: The Dead One (1961)

Reviews from Letterboxd:

1. Jesse — ★★
   “A strange mix of newlywed drama and odd nightlife detours… wild choices throughout.”
2. Blake Bergman “Various Spaghetti” — ★★★
   “A novelty film that feels disjointed but has a certain obscure charm.”
3. Gentry Austin — ★★★
   “A jazz-filled voodoo oddity with historical curiosity value.”
4. Hexagore — ★★
   “Slow-moving and padded, but an interesting early color zombie effort.”
5. julianblair — ★★
   “Not always rewarding, but offers some peculiar pleasures if you’re in the mood.”

Meta Description: A regional horror oddity set in Louisiana, The Dead One (1961) blends voodoo rituals and early zombie cinema as a deadly family feud unleashes supernatural terror.