Dead Men Walk

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Summary: A DECENT ZUCCO VEHICLE
Review: Dead Men Walk is yet another PRC cheapie and NOT one of the better ones...although the term "Better" must be taken with a grain of salt.

Zucco plays the dual role of Lloyd and Elwyn Clayton. One brother has killed his evil twin to rid the town of his malevolence. The dead brother returns, with the aid of a much older and very tired looking Dwight Frye, as a vampire out to avenge his death and destroy anything that matters to his brother. Zucco does fine in both roles. He makes probably the most urbane vampire in film.

The budget really hurts as the vampire just fades out and in, but it also adds to the charm of this little studio film. Frye also does a decent job returning to a much more subdued Renfield-type role.

Director Sam Newfield does what he can with a small budget. The misty graveyard and shadowy nights are done as well as could be expected. The film is also aided by the casting of George Zucco in the lead. Zucco was always better than his material and deserved a better fate.

No gem but you could find much worse.

Rating:
Summary: Good George vs. Evil George...
Review: George Zucco shines in a dual role as both Dr. Lloyd Clayton and his evil twin brother Elwyn. Dr. Clayton killed Elwyn in self-defense and must face an undead version of his wicked sibling, who is now a vampire seeking to kill his own daughter Gayle (Mary Carlisle). Dwight Frye (Dracula, Frankenstein) is his old weird self as Zolarr, Elwyn's servant. Can Dr. Clayton kill his brother a second time before he fulfills his nefarious scheme? Watch and see! Recommended for those who love movies about vampires, sorcerers, black magic, occult, etc...