The Astro-Zombies (1968): cast, story & where to watch
1968 · Film · ★ 3.6
Released in 1968, The Astro-Zombies is a crime, horror and science fiction film directed by Ted V. Mikels, running about 91 minutes. “Dismembered Bodies, Transplanted Organs, Are Used To Create The...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. For devilishly mad "astro-scientist" Dr. DeMarco (John Carradine), a typical day involves run-ins with reanimated corpses, bloodthirsty solar-powered killer robot zombies, Chinese communist spies and vicious Mexican secret agents. But when a bloody trail of young female murder victims leads an intrepid CIA agent to his door, things get really interesting. Ted V. Mikels directs this unique B horror-thriller.
Who’s in it. The Astro-Zombies stars Wendell Corey as Holman, John Carradine as Dr. DeMarco, Tom Pace as Eric Porter and Joan Patrick as Janine Norwalk, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.6/10, The Astro-Zombies has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on IndieFlix, Cultpix and IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Astro-Zombies page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Astro-Zombies tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II and The Dark Knight.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Astro-Zombies (1968)?
- In US, The Astro-Zombies is available to stream on IndieFlix, Cultpix and IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Astro-Zombies worth watching?
- The Astro-Zombies holds an audience score of 3.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime, horror and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Astro-Zombies?
- The Astro-Zombies stars Wendell Corey, John Carradine, Tom Pace, Joan Patrick and Tura Satana.
- When was The Astro-Zombies released?
- The Astro-Zombies was released in 1968, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.