When the wine flows, the terror begins…
The Premise
Les raisins de la mort (English: The Grapes of Death, also known as Pesticide) is a 1978 French horror film directed by Jean Rollin. It centres on a young woman who becomes trapped in a village where a dangerous pesticide has turned the residents into aggressive zombies.
Why It Terrifies Us
Categorized under Zombie, Exploitation, The Grapes of Death taps into fundamental fears. The 6/100 Scare Score is well-earned. The themes of dynamite, vineyard, exploitation continually haunt viewers long after the credits roll.
Into The Vault
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