A real fun episode.
In this episode, the gang reconnects with some old friends who have formed a musical group. The musical group has a new song based on an ancient voodoo chant. This song seems to bring back an ancient shaman, who plans to turn everyone into zombies.
There is a lot to love about this episode. Mamba Wamba himself feels quite dangerous with how easily he seemingly dispatches the various band members (some of these scenes are delightfully creepy). He also has a wonderful creepy laugh and a great design. The zombies he creates from the band members are delightfully creepy and gives a great spooky feel. The design of the pink zombie is also quite creative and memorable. This episode also benefits from a great setting, which allows for some great background art, which gives a wonderfully spooky atmosphere. The scenes with Scooby and Shaggy in the swamp are especially effective in this regard. The slapstick is also excellent in this episode, especially as Fred's trap backfires and Scooby and Shaggy run through the swap scared (this scene makes for a perfect mix between comedy and suspense).
If I had one complaint about this episode, it is that the song itself is rather bland and forgettable. For an episode whose plot centers around a song that is supposed to be the next big hit, the song should at least be better than this.
All in all an excellent episode.
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