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Dead Men Walk is a black and white horror movie from 1943 directed by Sam Newfield. It stars the legendary horror actor George Zucco as the main character, Dr. Elwyn Clayton, a dedicated physician who is also a devoted Satanist. Mary Carlisle plays the role of Clayton's niece, Gayle Clayton, and Nedrick Young portrays Dr. Clayton's twin brother, Dr. Lloyd Clayton.

The movie begins with the funeral of Zucco's character's twin brother, Dr. Lloyd Clayton. Dr. Elwyn Clayton is the only one who seems genuinely upset by his brother's death, and this is because only he knows that his brother was killed because he opposed his diabolical plans. Dr. Elwyn Clayton is not your average physician. He is a devout Satanist and an expert in the dark arts.

Shortly after his brother's funeral, strange things start happening in the Clayton household. Elwyn Clayton's niece, Gayle, starts having bizarre nightmares, and she feels like someone is watching her. Elwyn tries to provide comfort and support to his niece but secretly harbors evil intentions towards her. He wishes to sacrifice Gayle to his master, Satan, to gain ultimate power.

Dr. Clayton's evil plot deepens when it is revealed that he has resurrected his dead twin brother and brought him back to the Clayton mansion to do his bidding. Dr. Lloyd Clayton, now a living-dead zombie, is in cahoots with his brother Elwyn and acts as his henchman.

The horrors that follow involve Elwyn using his dark magic to bring people back from the dead, to use them to do his bidding, including Lloyd Clayton. He captures people who oppose his wicked schemes and turns them into zombies, including an unsuspecting associate, Dr. Clayton's dedicated nurse, and even the young son of a rival doctor.

Gayle and her boyfriend struggle to uncover what is happening in the Clayton household and soon realize the grave danger of the situation when they are confronted by Lloyd Clayton, now transformed into a gory, flesh-eating monster.

The movie is a genuinely creepy tale of madness and horror. Watching George Zucco give life to the evil Dr. Elwyn Clayton is something to behold. His portrayal of a crazed Satanist who will stop at nothing to achieve his evil goals is masterful. Mary Carlisle also plays a robust character in Gayle Clayton, who represents the polar opposite of Elwyn's character. Instead of darkness, she represents light and hope.

Dead Men Walk is a classic horror movie that is still terrifying nearly 80 years after its release. The special effects may be dated, but the story remains chilling, and the performances of the lead actors are outstanding. The film explores some of the most significant themes in horror, including death, resurrection, and the afterlife, all within the framework of one man's deranged ambition to become the most powerful practitioner of black magic.

Overall, Dead Men Walk is a horror classic that should not be missed. It will give you nightmares and make you scream, but you won't be able to turn away as the story unfolds. The 1940s may have been a different time, but the desire for pure evil and darkness is timeless. If you enjoy horror movies, then Dead Men Walk is a must-see.

Dead Men Walk is a 1943 horror movie with a runtime of 1 hour and 4 minutes. It has received mostly poor reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 4.8.