Zombie Lake (1981) movie poster

Zombie Lake

Le Lac des morts vivants

1981 ·1h 27m · ★ 3.2 (70)

In a small village, somewhere in France, German soldiers, killed and thrown into the lake by the Resistance during WWII, come back.

Why it matters

A delightfully schlocky blend of Eurotrash zombie gore and ’80s low-budget charm that’s as much accidental comedy as undead menace.

  • Early ’80s European zombie flick with a uniquely French twist — Nazis in lakes don’t rise every day.
  • Practical gore effects lean into the campy side, delivering rubbery limbs and gooey flesh with earnest enthusiasm.
  • Perfect for fans of Troma-style horror looking for a bizarre, goofy time capsule with all the regional weirdness intact.
  • Not for those chasing polish or subtlety, but a cult curiosity that captures the era’s disposable horror spirit.
15 horror films in catalog

Horror DNA

Gore
57
Slow Burn
0
Psychological
0
Supernatural
0
Creature
36
Disturbing
33
Fun Factor
33
Cerebral
0
Survival
66
RevengeZombie

Content Warnings

Body HorrorDehumanization

TMDB Keywords

lakeliving deadnazisoldier

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