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Black Mandala Acquires Award-Winning Horror-Comedy 'Vampire Zombies'

5/12/2025

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New Zealand's Black Mandala has snagged the rights to the acclaimed horror-comedy “Vampire Zombies…From Space!” by Mike Stasko. Set against the backdrop of 1957, this award-winning film features a diverse cast battling a zombie outbreak led by Dracula. With over 20 festival awards, it captivates audiences with its practical effects and nostalgic 1950s charm, all filmed in Ontario.

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New Zealand's Black Mandala has snagged the rights to the acclaimed horror-comedy “Vampire Zombies…From Space!” by Mike Stasko. Set against the backdrop of 1957, this award-winning film features a diverse cast battling a zombie outbreak led by Dracula. With over 20 festival awards, it captivates audiences with its practical effects and nostalgic 1950s charm, all filmed in Ontario.