Question 1

Why did producer Val Lewton adapt 'Jane Eyre' for this zombie film?

Accepted Answer

Val Lewton disliked the clichéd plot of the original article "I Walked With A Zombie" by Inez Wallace, so he adapted the story to fit "Jane Eyre" instead.

Question 2

Which painting in Jessica's room inspired another Val Lewton production?

Accepted Answer

A copy of Arnold Böcklin's mysterious painting "Isle of the Dead" hangs in Jessica's room, which served as the basis for another Val Lewton production with that title two years later.

Question 3

What surprising age difference existed between the actress playing Mrs. Rand and the actor playing her younger son?

Accepted Answer

Edith Barrett, who played Mrs. Rand, was only 3 years older than James Ellison, who played her younger son Wesley.

Question 4

Which song written for this film became a #1 hit in Australia through later adaptations?

Accepted Answer

Sir Lancelot wrote "Shame and Scandal in the Family" for this movie. Later adaptations became a #1 hit in Australia and were recorded by artists like The Kingston Trio and Peter Tosh.

Question 5

What major international festivals has this film been selected for?

Accepted Answer

The film was selected for the Locarno International Film Festival in 1999 and 2017, and the Berlin International Film Festival in 1998.

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