Zombies first came to life in Haiti during the 17th and 18th centuries.
Hundreds of slaves were taken from Africa and transported to what is now present-day Haiti, ruled by the French.
It was believed that once slaves died, they would be freed from slavery and return back to Africa.
But throughout time, the legends evolved into the practice of voodoo, specifically bokor, with Haitians believing that the undead could become bewitched to perform evil tasks.