This film is notable in its capacity to create an eerie, otherworldy atmosphere with limited resources. Note the parallel imagery of the bridge arches and the church arches, for one example and, as another example, the intrusion of the decadent carnival waltz on the spiritual organ piece, juxtaposing the competing dynamics of the new and frightening dimension Mary finds herself thrust into. Yet, the photography and music is superb. You have to look at this film in context: it was purportedly made on a shoestring budget and with a small crew. While Carnival of Souls will never make the mainstream lists of best "horror" movies, I think it is a masterpiece. Mary Henry is the only person who can see the phantoms, and if anyone is "living-dead" it is her alone. ![]() I don't believe this film has anything remotely to do with the "night of the living dead" or any other "zombie" movie.
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