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A voodoo priestess turns a jungle expedition into a deadly game of seduction and sacrifice.

THE DISEMBODIED

FEMALE WITCH DOCTOR...FIENDISH TIGRESS OF THE JUNGLE!

1957 · 1h 13m · NR · Horror · IMDB TMDB

When men on a photo safari stumble into a misanthropic doctor’s remote camp with a wounded comrade, the doctor's restless wife supplements her usual pursuit (voodoo, especially as a way to off her husband) with a new one: seduction. As men lose their hearts (sometimes literally) to the alluring voodoo priestess, she embarks on a killing spree that turns the jungle blood red.

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What is The Disembodied about?

The Disembodied is a 1957 American horror film directed by Walter Grauman about a group of men on a photo safari who encounter a voodoo priestess in a remote jungle camp, sparking a series of seductions and ritual killings.

Programmer's Pick

Jungle voodoo, seductive priestesses, and ritual mayhem—The Disembodied doesn’t just flirt with B-movie excess, it weds it. Allison Hayes is in full femme fatale mode, making the jungle run red and the camp's population perilously thin.

— SassyFlix Programmer

Overview

Set deep in the jungle, The Disembodied thrusts a group of unsuspecting photo safari adventurers into the lair of a reclusive doctor and his enigmatic wife, Tonda. Tonda, whose interests lean heavily toward voodoo rituals and the occasional plot against her husband, quickly sets her sights on the new arrivals. As the lines between healer and seductress blur, the camp becomes a stage for ritual dances, soul transference, and a series of ritualistic homicides. With a backdrop of tribal ceremonies and a palpable sense of danger, the film blends supernatural horror with classic B-movie melodrama, creating a tense atmosphere where every shadow could conceal a fresh scheme—or a sharpened dagger.

Details & Specs

Director
Walter Grauman
Writer
Jack Townley
Release
1957
Runtime
1h 13m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
Genres
Horror
Also Known As
Woodoo - Blutrausch des Dschungels, La Bruja de la Selva, Αιχμαλωτοι του πράσινου τρόμου

Cast & Crew

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Director: Walter Grauman Writer: Jack Townley
Paul Burke Paul Burke Tom Maxwell Allison Hayes Allison Hayes Tonda Metz John Wengraf John Wengraf Dr. Carl Metz EP Eugenia Paul Mara, wife of Suba Joel Marston Joel Marston Norman RC Robert Christopher Joe Dean Fredericks Dean Fredericks Suba PT Paul Thompson Gogi Otis Greene Otis Greene Kabar GC George Chester Native (uncredited) DE Daniel Elam Native (uncredited) WG Wesley Gale Native (uncredited) MT Maxie Thrower Native (uncredited)

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Why Cult

Jungle Voodoo Cult

The setting plunges viewers into a world of tribal rituals, voodoo ceremonies, and shadowy supernatural threats.

Femme Fatale Priestess

Allison Hayes commands attention as Tonda, the seductive voodoo priestess who isn’t afraid to use both charms and daggers.

Ritualistic Homicide

The plot delivers a steady stream of ritual killings, soul transference, and jungle sacrifices for a pulpy horror fix.

B-Movie Excess

With its blend of voodoo magic, jungle expeditions, and melodrama, this is classic 1950s horror in full B-movie bloom.

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Threat File

Trigger

Photo safari group arrives at jungle camp

Threat

Voodoo priestess's seduction and rituals

Effect

Series of ritualistic homicides and soul transference

Setting

Remote jungle camp

Questions from the Vault

When was The Disembodied released? +

The Disembodied was released in 1957.

Who directed The Disembodied? +

The Disembodied was directed by Walter Grauman.

How long is The Disembodied? +

The Disembodied has a runtime of 73 minutes.

What genre is The Disembodied? +

The Disembodied is a horror film.

Where can I watch The Disembodied? +

You can watch The Disembodied on SassyFlix.

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