White Zombie (1932) is considered one of the earliest zombie films, blending horror and mysticism in a chilling tale of love and control. The story follows Madeleine (Madge Bellamy) and Neil (John Harron), a couple traveling to Haiti to marry. Their plans are derailed when a wealthy plantation owner, Charles Beaumont (Robert Frazer), becomes infatuated with Madeleine and seeks help from a sinister voodoo master, Murder Legendre (Bela Lugosi). Using his dark powers, Legendre transforms Madeleine into a mindless zombie under Beaumont's control. As Neil fights to save her, he uncovers the terrifying extent of Legendre’s influence over the living and the dead. Directed by Victor Halperin, White Zombie is renowned for its haunting atmosphere, eerie cinematography, and Lugosi’s mesmerizing performance, solidifying its place as a pioneer in the zombie horror genre.