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Black Zombie Director Maya Annik Bedward Talks the Origins of One of Horror's Enduring Tropes (SXSW Interview)

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One of the most enduring tropes in the horror genre is the zombie. However, many horror fans do not know that these stories of the undead began with a connection to the cultural practice of Haitian Vodou. The new documentary Black Zombie seeks to rectify that by exploring the origins of the zombie in cinema while also calling attention to the impact this genre has had on Haitian culture. We at SXSW got the opportunity to speak with Black Zombie …
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FandomWire broke the news in on Saturday, March 21, 2026.
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