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New zombie film set in Haiti explores Black history
Original: Black Zombie released in 2026 set in Haiti "A journey through cinema and history reveals how zombies evolved from (1/10)
A forthcoming film titled 'Black Zombie', slated for release in 2026 and set in Haiti, is drawing attention for tracing how the zombie figure evolved through cinema and history. Discussion links the concept to Haitian Vodou, slavery and anti-Black racism, framing the undead myth as rooted in the history of the Atlantic slave trade rather than pure horror entertainment.
Why now: Interest in a 2026 release that reframes the zombie genre through Haitian history and Black experience
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