Waxwork Records and Rob Zombie have partnered to release an exclusive, curated line of never-before-released classic horror movie soundtracks – personally selected by the singer, songwriter, and filmmaker – and are thrilled to announce their first soundtrack: Rob Zombie Presents White Zombie.
Starring Bela Lugosi, 1932’s White Zombie is considered the first zombie movie. It was also filmed on Universal Studio’s lot, using several props from other horror films of that time. Also starring Madge Bellamy, Robert W. Frazer, and John Harron, the film follows the cast as they navigate zombies, love, obsession, and treachery. Initially slammed by critics upon its release, the movie has been reevaluated and praised for its classic horror production, influencing mainstream media, and even the band name of White Zombie.
“It’s a great film that not a lot of people know about. It amazes me that a film that is so readily available can be so lost.”
After working together on the successful release of the official soundtracks to Zombie’s films House of 1000 Corpses, The Devils Rejects, 3 from Hell, The Lords of Salem, Halloween 1 & 2, and The Munsters, Zombie explored other ways to collaborate with Waxwork Records in an effort to unearth, re-master, and release classic, left-of-center horror soundtracks from films that he is a life-long fan of.
Each soundtrack from the “Rob Zombie Presents” line features deluxe packaging, heavyweight colored vinyl, new artwork by prominent horror illustrator Graham Humphreys, liner notes, and interviews conducted by Rob Zombie with the filmmakers and actors. Available now from waxworkrecords.com
