Victor Halperin

Director
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American film director best known for the 1932 horror film White Zombie.

Directed White Zombie (1932), starring Bela Lugosi; the film is frequently cited as an early, influential depiction of the zombie in cinema and draws on hoodoo/voodoo themes.

Reviews treat Victor Halperin's White Zombie (1932) as a foundational zombie film notable for atmosphere and Bela Lugosi's sinister performance. Critics highlight hoodoo-derived themes, eerie music and visual contrasts, while noting dated acting and modest production values. The work is seen as influential on later horror filmmakers.

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