THE VAULT

Zombi 2 (1979) Explained: Beyond the Blood

Scare Score: 6.8/100

We are going to eat you!

The Premise

After an abandoned boat sails into New York harbor with a zombie aboard, a reporter teams up with the daughter of the boat's missing owner to investigate the island where he was last seen conducting research—the site of an alleged zombie outbreak.

Why It Terrifies Us

Categorized under International (Italian), 70s Cult Classic, Zombi 2 taps into fundamental fears. The 6.8/100 Scare Score is well-earned. The themes of new york city, journalist, boat continually haunt viewers long after the credits roll.

Into The Vault

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