The Deadly Organ (1967)

About this episode

The episode discusses the 1967 film THE DEADLY ORGAN, exploring its themes and whether it qualifies as a zombie classic.

The trippy 60s are finally here! This hip party beach in Argentina has a problem: young women are sinking into a zombie-like state, wandering off, and getting themselves murdered by a psychotic killer. THE DEADLY ORGAN is a psychadelic film that has everything you expect from 1960s horror: sex, drugs, and... no actual zombies? John, Andy, and Producer Brad don their coolest beach attire to learn whether or not we're dealing with an overlooked zombie classic or just another zombie-less exploitation flick. Show Notes: US Theatrical release date: October, 1967 Link to Sharp Mini Stereophone pocket record player similar to the one used in the film Porsche 718 Spyder as seen in the film Theme music composed by Neil Dube. www.pond5.com 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

• 1960s horror
• zombie films
• exploitation cinema
• psychadelic film
• beach party

Keywords

• THE DEADLY ORGAN
• 1960s horror
• zombie films
• exploitation
• psychadelic

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Sharp Mini Stereophone pocket record player, Porsche 718 Spyder

Books & works: THE DEADLY ORGAN

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