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Zombex (2013): Cast & Plot

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Zombex is a 2013 horror film directed by Jesse Dayton, starring David Christopher as Charlie Thibideaux, Sid Haig and Lew Temple. It runs 1 hour 20 minutes.

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Zombex (2013) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 20m (80 min)
Director
Jesse Dayton
Genre
Horror
Original language
English
After the credits
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The story

What Is Zombex About?

The premise of Zombex without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Following Hurricane Katrina, New Orleans seems to be healing, with residents no longer suffering from the depression and trauma of the disaster. This apparent recovery is due to ZOMBEX, a controversial antidepressant manufactured by a shadowy organization. However, the city faces a new threat as people begin transforming into the undead, jeopardizing the fragile peace and revealing a disturbing truth about the drug’s effects.

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Cast & crew

Zombex Cast & Characters

David Christopher leads the cast as Charlie Thibideaux, with Sid Haig as The Commander and Lew Temple as Aldous Huxtable. Directed by Jesse Dayton; 9 actors are credited in all.

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Plot

Zombex Plot Summary

What happens in Zombex from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, New Orleans wakes to a morning that will unravel into a city-wide nightmare. An elderly couple shares breakfast, and after the husband takes his prescribed pill, he mutates into a zombie and attacks his wife while a Chandler Pharmaceuticals ad hums in the background. Their son, Charlie Thibideaux, a troubled and alcoholic man, wakes up inside a bar and drags himself toward home, haunted by his parents’ deaths and driven by a desperate need to discover who harmed them.

Full summary

The whole story of Zombex, scene by scene

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How Well Do You Know Zombex?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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Details

Zombex Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “ZombeX - Walking of the Dead” and “新奥尔良僵尸”.

Also known as
  • ZombeX - Walking of the Dead
  • 新奥尔良僵尸

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FAQ

Zombex FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Zombex, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Zombex?

Zombex runs 1 hour 20 minutes (80 minutes).

When was Zombex released?

Zombex was released on October 26, 2013.

Who directed Zombex?

Zombex was directed by Jesse Dayton.

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Who is in the cast of Zombex?

Zombex stars David Christopher as Charlie Thibideaux, Sid Haig as The Commander and Lew Temple as Aldous Huxtable, among 9 credited actors.

Does Zombex have a post-credit scene?

No. Zombex has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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