The Astro-Zombies (1968)

The Astro-Zombies (1968)

From Zombie Strains by John Corey, Andy Rau, Bradley Dumont

April 29, 2026 · 1h 22m

About this episode

The episode discusses the 1968 film 'The Astro-Zombies' featuring John Carradine as Dr. DeMarco, who creates enhanced humans for the space program amidst a conflict with the CIA and a gang of thugs.

Show favorite John Carradine is back as Dr. DeMarco in 1968’s THE ASTRO-ZOMBIES. DeMarco has figured out how to create enhanced humans (don't call them zombies!) for the space program, but now everyone wants his secret. The CIA must find DeMarco before the sinister Satana (Zura Satana) and her gang of thugs steal the secret of the Astro-Zombies for their own sinister purposes. Who will reach him first? Why has one of Astro-zombies gone on a mad killing spree? Will Dr. DeMarco ever stop speaking in techno-babble? Join the Zombie Strains team in pursuit of The Astro-Zombies to find out what makes them kill! Show Notes: US Theatrical Release Date: May, 1968 Ted V. Mikels obituary Interview with Ted V. Mikels Wendell Corey obituary Tura Satana obituary Merch Theme music composed by Neil Dube. Additional music by Elarasound. www.pond5.com Additional voice work by Russell Bentley. Contact: zombiestrainspodcast@gmail.com www.zombiestrainspodcast.com Follow us on Andy's Substack "Fortress of Regret" Instagram Facebook Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/zombie-strains/donations

People in this episode

Hosts: John Corey, Andy Rau, Bradley Dumont

Topics covered

  • horror film
  • zombies
  • CIA
  • space program
  • mad scientist
  • 1960s cinema

Keywords

  • Astro-Zombies
  • John Carradine
  • Dr. DeMarco
  • CIA
  • Zura Satana
  • 1968 film
  • horror
  • mad scientist
  • enhanced humans

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: THE ASTRO-ZOMBIES

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