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Black Zombie

Tuesday, Sep 15, 2026 at 6:30 PM - English

Special Guest: Director: Maya Annik Bedward.

There's no denying that the "Zombie" has become one of horror's most enduring monsters. There have been films, books, and documentaries on the films and books You get the idea. The "zombie" is part of the modern-day lexicon; everyone knows what a zombie is, but filmmaker Maya Annik Bedward wants audiences to understand where the monster really came from.

Following its world premiere at SXSW 2026, Black Zombie has officially been acquired for U.S. distribution by Kino Lorber, with a theatrical release planned for this fall.

The documentary examines the history of the zombie long before Hollywood transformed it into the flesh-eating creature audiences know today. Tracing its origins to Haitian spiritual traditions and the legacy of colonialism and slavery, Black Zombie explores how a symbol rooted in oppression and survival evolved into one of the most profitable figures in horror culture.