We have a new Strain of zombie movie! Our first zombie comedy, starring Bob Hope(!?), Paulette Goddard, and Willie Best. Released in 1940, it is one of the first horror comedies. Dan Akroyd even cites it as a huge influence on Ghostbusters! Join Andy and John in the lab to analyze all of these new zombie developments. Producer Brad tells the tale of how he met Bob Hope decades ago. Don’t miss it!

US Theatrical Release Date: October 30, 1942

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Dan Ackroyd cites The Ghost Breakers as inspiration.

Top Grossing films of 1940

AFI Archive

Theme music composed by Neil Dube.

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