Zombio (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 1999, Zombio is a horror film directed by Petter Baiestorf, running about 45 minutes. “The first Brazilian zombie film” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. It was supposed to be a romantic afternoon on a “deserted” island in the Uruguay River, but a couple of wealthy ecologists had a bad luck because they ended up finding not love and peace, but hungry zombies wanting guts and brains under the command of a priestess. diabolical, and this couple will have to fight for their survival in that place. Parallel to this, a serial killer dressed as an old lady drags a "blonde" from the city to her isolated shed to serve as a victim in her sadistic tortures.
Who’s in it. Zombio stars Denise V as Tânia, Coffin Souza as Euclides/Psysho Freak, Rose Andrade as Sacerdotisa and Jorge Timm as Gaúcho, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, Zombio has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Zombio page.
If you liked it. Fans of Zombio tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Zombio (1999)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Zombio change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Zombio worth watching?
- Zombio holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Zombio?
- Zombio stars Denise V, Coffin Souza, Rose Andrade, Jorge Timm and Cláudia de Sordi.
- When was Zombio released?
- Zombio was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 45 minutes.