Rotten
The 'Evil Dead' and Romero nods are fun, but characters appear for no reason and are bumped off without warning; there's just not enough flesh on these funny bones.
Nigel Floyd, Time Out
Juan of the Dead
50 years after the Cuban Revolution, a new Revolution is about to begin.
2011 · 1h 32m · NOT RATED
Comedy, Horror
Directed by
Alejandro Brugués
Overview
While Havana is full of zombies hungry for human flesh, official media reported that the disturbances are caused by dissidents paid by the United States. Panic seizes all until Juan comes to the rescue: he discovers he can kill the undead destroying his brain, and decides to start a small business under the slogan "We kill your loved ones."
Director and cast
Critics on Rotten Tomatoes
Top critics, in their words
79%
Tomatometer
Fresh
As a zombie picture, Juan of the Dead is merely OK. But as a satirical comedy of life in Cuba under Castro, it totally kills - and keeps coming back for more.
Rene Rodriguez, Miami Herald
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