Bubba Ho-tep

Name: Bubba Ho-tep
Director: Don Coscarelli
Genre: Comedy, Horror, Thriller, Mystery, Fantasy
Released: 2002-01-01
Duration: 92 min
Rating: 6.5
Cast: Bruce Campbell, Ossie Davis, Ella Joyce, Heidi Marnhout, Bob Ivy

2002Dir. Don Coscarelli1h 32m

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Runtime1h 32m

Released2002

Budget$1M

Box office$1.2M

DirectorDon Coscarelli

About This Movie

Bubba Ho-tep is a unique blend of comedy, fantasy, and horror that explores a bizarre twist on Elvis's legacy. It’s set in a nursing home, where an aging Elvis, portrayed by Bruce Campbell, grapples with his lost identity and the absurdity of his situation. The film's atmosphere is a mix of dark humor and poignancy, with a deliberate pacing that allows the characters’ loneliness to seep in. The practical effects are charmingly low-budget, adding to its quirky vibe. The interactions between Elvis and JFK, played by Ossie Davis, create an unexpected buddy dynamic that’s both touching and funny. It’s this odd mix of the mundane and the supernatural that really sets it apart.

Unique take on Elvis's storyDark humor mixed with horror elementsStrong performances by Campbell and Davis