February 13, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES I & II • Page 19 Lugosi stars in ‘White Zombie,’ 1932 horror classic by Dennis Seuling George A. Romero solidified the image of the movie zombie 35 years ago in “Night of the Living Dead.” Nearly all zombie depictions since then have followed that indelible characterization of the shuffling, mindless, cannibalistic undead. The zombie’s movie debut, however, came in 1932 with “White Zombie” (Kino Lorber), starring Bela Lugosi, fresh from his star-making performance as “Dracula.” The zombie of the title is the creature of Haitian myth, a living person made catatonic by a voodoo spell. “White Zombie” was made on a small budget, with enhanced production values provided by rented sets from Universal’s “Dracula” and “Frankenstein” movies. The premise is that witch doctor Murder Legendre (Lugosi) supplies a wealthy man (Robert Frazer) with a drug to transform his beloved (Madge Bellamy), who is engaged to another man, into a zombie. The movie draws upon a familiar theme -- entering supernatural realms better left alone -- and benefits greatly from Lugosi’s creepy performance. The Hi-Def-mastered Blu-ray edition contains a 1932 interview with Lugosi, audio commentary, a stills gallery, and the 1951 theatrical reissue trailer. “Bully” (Anchor Bay) follows five students whose stories each represent a different facet of America’s bullying crisis. The film fostered a national dialogue about bullying and united parents, teachers, and students in the fight against violence that had gone unchecked for too long in our schools. One of the subjects, Alex Libby, said, “I feel kind of nervous about going to school. I like learning, but I have trouble making friends. They punch me, strangle me, take things from me, sit on me. Sometimes...it makes me Bela Lugosi stars as voodoo master Murder Legendre in ‘White Zombie.’ want to be the bully.” Two of the families lost children to bullying-related suicides and became activists, publicizing the problem and exploring solutions. “Bully” is an emotionally powerful wake-up call. In the 1950s, Peter Pan, James M. Barrie’s boy who never grew up, was everywhere, from the annual TV production starring Mary Martin to the Disney animated feature. Disney’s “Peter Pan” is now available in a Blu-ray/DVD combo pack. The story begins in the London nursery of Wendy, John, and Michael Darling. Peter Pan and his tiny fairy pal, Tinkerbell, take the three children on a magical flight to Never Land, home to Peter, the Lost Boys, Tiger Lily and her Indians, and the nefarious Captain Hook. Hook is as intent on killing Peter Pan, as he is from escaping the crocodile that wants to eat him. Peter cut off Hook’s hand in a sword fight. The crocodile ate the hand and now follows Hook, hoping for a larger helping. “Peter Pan” has some great moments, particularly the sequence in which Peter and the children soar over London houses and through the clouds. Hook is a wonderfully comic “bad guy.” This edition is packed with extras, including a never-before-seen alternate ending, deleted songs, a feature on “The Nine Old Men” -- the original team of Disney animators -- puzzles, memory games, and an introduction by Walt Disney’s daughter, Diane Disney Miller. “Best of Warner Brothers 50 Film Collection” (Warner Home Video) is a 52-disc box set containing Warner Brothers, MGM, and RKO releases from “Grand Hotel” (1932) to “Inception” (2010). Warner will also release smaller collections throughout the year. Fourteen Best Picture Oscar winners are included, as are popular favorites (“The Wizard of Oz,” “The Exorcist,” “The Matrix”), classics (“A (continued on Crossword page)