 Amusement Securities sent letters to theaters who planned to showcase "Revolt of the Zombies", warning them not to show the film.As the film's premiere approached, Judge Waservogel of the New York State Supreme Court ruled that screenings of the film could take place until a judgement in the suit was reached, and appointed attorney Henry Hoffman to referee the case.On June 27, 1936, Hoffman issued an opinion in favor of the plaintiffs, awarding Amusement Securities $11,500 in damages and legal fees and prohibiting the Halperins from promoting "Revolt of the Zombies" as a sequel to "White Zombie".