---
title: "I Walked with a Zombie"
year: 1943
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/i-walked-with-a-zombie-1943"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 27130
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 69
community_rating: 6.8
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "NR"
---

# I Walked with a Zombie (1943) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/i-walked-with-a-zombie-1943

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

I Walked with a Zombie is a film first released in 1943. Catalogued under Mystery, Horror, Drama, Fantasy. Produced and broadcast by RKO Radio Pictures. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A Caribbean nurse turns to voodoo to save a love‑struck, zombie‑like patient."

### Why Watch
- Directed by Jacques Tourneur, a pioneer of atmospheric horror.
- Set in a haunting Caribbean backdrop.
- Combines mystery, horror, drama, and fantasy elements.

### Caveats & Content Note
- At 69 minutes, the story is concise.
- No official rating (NR) may leave content warnings unspecified.
- Tone & Suitability: Its eerie, supernatural tone and adult romantic subplot make it best suited for mature viewers.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: mysterious, horror, drama, fantasy, gothic

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Jacques Tourneur
- **Networks / Studios**: RKO Radio Pictures

## Key Cast Continuity

- **James Ellison** as *Wesley Rand*
- **Frances Dee** as *Betsy Connell*
- **Tom Conway** as *Paul Holland*
- **Edith Barrett** as *Mrs. Rand*
- **James Bell** as *Dr. Maxwell*
- **Christine Gordon** as *Jessica Holland*
- **Theresa Harris** as *Alma*
- **Sir Lancelot** as *Calypso Singer*
- **Darby Jones** as *Carrefour*
- **Jeni Le Gon** as *Dancer*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was the film first released?
It premiered on April 8, 1943, in Cleveland, Ohio.

### Q: Who directed the film?
Jacques Tourneur directed I Walked with a Zombie.

### Q: What genres does the film belong to?
It is classified as mystery, horror, drama, and fantasy.

### Q: How long is the film?
The runtime is 1 hour 9 minutes.

### Q: Where is the story set?
The narrative takes place in the Caribbean.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [I Walked with a Zombie — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/27130)
- [I Walked with a Zombie - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I_Walked_with_a_Zombie)
- [I Walked with a Zombie (1943)](https://www.sms.cz/film/i-walked-with-a-zombie)

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