Valley of the Zombies is a 1946 American horror film directed by Philip Ford, written by Dorrell McGowan and Stuart E. McGowan, and starring Robert Livingston, Adrian Booth, Ian Keith, Thomas E. Jackson, Charles Trowbridge and Earle Hodgins.
The film is about Ormand Murks (Keith), who is resurrected and tours the city for human blood, predominantly from his old enemies.
Doctor Terry Evans (Livingston) decides to track down Murks to stop his murder spree.
Murks kidnaps Drake and takes her to Maynard's office, where he hypnotizes her and has her give him blood transfusions.
[4] The film was the second feature for director Philip Ford after The Tiger Woman (1945) which earned him a seven-year contract with Republic Pictures.
"[8] The review noted the "photography is better than fair" and the inclusion of Ian Keith and other experienced supporting actors "brings thesping up to a good B level.
[9] The film praised some elements, namely its "darkly photographed settings, its musical score, and the surprisingly well-played performance by Ian Keith."