Zombie Nightmare

Zombie Nightmare

The Wasted Ain't Wasted

R 1987 · 89 min · ★ 3.4 · Horror

Tony Washington is killed in a hit-and-run after saving the local bodega clerk from robbers. Molly Mokembe is a Haitian voodou practitioner who brings him back as a zombi from a debt owed by Tony's late dad in an act of sacrifice that saved her. Jimbo, the kid that iced Tony, is embracing some new sadistic feelings. What follows is a revenge that can only be sated once all of those who were with Jimbo that night have had their due.

Directed by Jack Bravman · Written by David Wellington

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Adam West Capt. Tom Churchman
Jon Mikl Thor Tony Washington
Tia Carrere Amy
Manuska Rigaud Molly Mokembe
Frank Dietz Frank Sorrell
Linda Singer Maggie
Tony Blauer Teenager
Mark Kulik Teenager
John Fasano William Washington
Francesca Bonacorsa Louise Washington
Jesse D'Angelo Young Tony Washington
Tracy Biddle Young Molly Mokembe

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