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Bubba Ho-Tep

  • 2002
  • R
  • 1h 32m
IMDb RATING
6.9/10
53K
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Ossie Davis and Bruce Campbell in Bubba Ho-Tep (2002)
Elvis Presley and a black "JFK" stay in a nursing home where nothing happens - until a wayward Egyptian mummy comes and sucks out the old people's souls thru their a-holes. The two decide to fight back.
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When residents of their nursing home start dying of dubious causes, an aged Elvis and an African-American senior who claims to be President John F. Kennedy discover that the perpetrator is a... Read allWhen residents of their nursing home start dying of dubious causes, an aged Elvis and an African-American senior who claims to be President John F. Kennedy discover that the perpetrator is an Egyptian mummy with murderous intentions.When residents of their nursing home start dying of dubious causes, an aged Elvis and an African-American senior who claims to be President John F. Kennedy discover that the perpetrator is an Egyptian mummy with murderous intentions.

  • Director
    • Don Coscarelli
  • Writers
    • Joe R. Lansdale
    • Don Coscarelli
  • Stars
    • Bruce Campbell
    • Ossie Davis
    • Bob Ivy
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.9/10
    53K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Don Coscarelli
    • Writers
      • Joe R. Lansdale
      • Don Coscarelli
    • Stars
      • Bruce Campbell
      • Ossie Davis
      • Bob Ivy
    • 425User reviews
    • 173Critic reviews
    • 57Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 7 wins & 10 nominations total

    Videos4

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    Bubba Ho-Tep: Whispers
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    Bubba Ho-Tep: Whispers
    Bubba Ho-Tep: Bruce Campbell On Becoming Elvis
    Featurette 0:54
    Bubba Ho-Tep: Bruce Campbell On Becoming Elvis
    Bubba Ho-Tep: Director Don Coscarelli On Creating The Mummy
    Featurette 1:20
    Bubba Ho-Tep: Director Don Coscarelli On Creating The Mummy

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    Bruce Campbell
    Bruce Campbell
    • Elvis Presley…
    Ossie Davis
    Ossie Davis
    • Jack
    Bob Ivy
    Bob Ivy
    • Bubba Ho-tep
    Ella Joyce
    Ella Joyce
    • The Nurse
    Heidi Marnhout
    Heidi Marnhout
    • Callie
    Edith Jefferson
    • Elderly Woman
    Larry Pennell
    Larry Pennell
    • Kemosabe
    Reggie Bannister
    Reggie Bannister
    • Rest Home Administrator
    Daniel Roebuck
    Daniel Roebuck
    • Hearse Driver
    Daniel Schweiger
    Daniel Schweiger
    • Hearse Driver
    Harrison Young
    Harrison Young
    • Elvis' Roommate
    Linda Flammer
    • Room Nurse
    Cean Okada
    Cean Okada
    • Attending Nurse
    Solange Morand
    • Iron Lung Lady
    Karen Placencia
    • Baby
    Bruce Rawitz
    • TV Announcer
    Joseph Primero
    • Janitor
    Chuck Williams
    Chuck Williams
    • Elvis' Boy
    • Director
      • Don Coscarelli
    • Writers
      • Joe R. Lansdale
      • Don Coscarelli
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    User reviews425

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    7claudio_carvalho

    Original, Funny and Highly Entertaining Comedy-Horror Film

    In Mud Creek, Texas, at the Shady Rest Convalescence Center, a man called Sebastian Half (Bruce Campbel) claims to be the real Elvis Presley. He has been living in coma at the home for twenty years since he tripped off the stage. Sebastian explains that he switched places with an Elvis impersonator since he was tired of his fame but their contract that could prove his real identity was accidentally burnt to ashes in a barbecue. When his friend Jack (Ossie Davis), who is a black man that claims to be President John Kennedy, shows evidence that an ancient Egyptian mummy is sucking the souls of the residents of the nursing home, the skeptical Sebastian sees evidences that show that his friend is correct. Now the two old men plot how to stop the mummy.

    "Bubba Ho-Tep" is an original, funny and highly entertaining comedy-horror film. The storyline is absolutely insane and weird, but it is worthwhile watching. Bruce Campbel is unrecognizable in the role of Elvis Presley, the true or the impersonator. Ossie Davis posing of a dyed John Kennedy is hilarious. The fight with the mummy is amusing. My vote is seven.

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    8NokotaMustang

    Bruce Campbell shines in this funny and original title

    A great underrated gem. It is a movie that covers the topic of being old, and forgotten. Wrapped up as a comedy with a demon that preys on old people in a care home.

    This was funny, surprisingly touching, and sad in moments. It was shot wonderfully with a grainy and detailed camera film. I love the camera work and lighting. The music is excellent throughout and this really was enjoyable to watch. The acting was believable and Campbell in particular was great as an old Elvis.

    This film was written in a way that makes me question was it real at all? Was there really a demon? Were the old guys just crazy? Were they really old Elvis and black JFK? I don't know, but the film portrays it in that way on purpose, and it made me think about it which I love.

    8/10 for being original, well filmed, with excellent music and pulling on some emotions along the way.
    10ccthemovieman-1

    A Real Shock - It's Good!

    I laughed when a friend suggested this movie. "Yeah, right," I answered, eyes rolled up.

    "Well," he finally said a few weeks later, "Here, just look at it. Take my copy and bring it back."

    "Okay, " I answered, "what do I have to lose? "

    Obviously, I was shocked. This has to be one of the all-time surprises I've ever encountered in movie-watching. Who would have thought this film was this good? Talk about "original!" This is about as original and entertaining as they come, and, as I have stated in several other reviews, entertainment is the name of the game....so I have to rank this film right up there with my favorites.

    I refuse to detail the story because the more you explain what it's about, the stupider is sounds and the less likely you will give it a shot.

    I will say Bruce Campbell does a fabulous job of imitating Elvis Presley. In fact, he is the best I have ever heard, speaking-voice-wise. Ossie Davis is also a hoot as the old black man who thinks he's President John F. Kennedy. See? I can't say more, because it gets worse, story-wise, the more you explain.

    Just trust me that if you appreciate dark humor with some horror thrown in, you'll love it. It's a bit sleazy and the language is very rough, so be ready for that. I guess you could say this "is not for all tastes." You have to be a little warped to enjoy this, but most of us are to some degree.

    Be also be ready for one of the oddest films you've ever seen.
    BaronBl00d

    Suspicious Minds

    I must confess I had reservations prior to seeing this film. I thought it would be some God-awfully childish film laden with sophomoric jokes, cheesy effects, and inane dialogue. Some of those elements do surface, but this film was a genuine pleasure to sit through. Imagine if you can that Elvis, the King of Rock and Roll, switched places with an Elvis impersonator and now lives a sad, lost life in a small, run-down nursing home in East Texas. Add to the mix Ozzie Davis as a man convinced he is John F. Kennedy and a mummy that sucks the souls of geriatric residents and you have the basic premise behind Bubba Ho-tep. But beyond all that and the jokes about Elvis's genitalia and other low brow references is a film with a tremendous amount of heart and a message about the elderly in our society and how we have, as a society, betrayed them and cast them aside. The script and effective direction of Phantasm's Don Coscarelli make this film work on several levels. It is a comedy. It is a drama. It is a horror film. It has all those elements. You care about the characters and are drawn into this seedy little world. The biggest asset the film has is its performances. Davis gives a fine turn and adds credibility to the film, but Bruce Campbell as the king just bowled me over. I had seen him before, but I had never seen him act like this before. You soon forget Campbell is acting and think Elvis is really there - now 68 and destitute. Campbell's inflection, mannerisms, and poise melt and fuse wonderfully into Elvis. This was one of the very pleasant surprises that come along every so often.
    7jamesrupert2014

    Weird, silly but entertaining cult-film-wannabe

    An elderly Elvis impersonator (or maybe the King himself) and a demented Black man (or maybe J. F. K.) discover that their cut-rate nursing home is being haunted by a soul-sucking pseudo-Texan mummy. Despite some pointless 'gross-out' humour, this off-beat comedy-horror is fun and oddly affecting. Cult-fav Bruce Campbell is pretty good as the maybe-Elvis and his impressions of the King's classic mannerisms (and karate moves) is hilarious. Ossie Davis as a possibly dyed 35th POTUS is just strange and the rest of the cast are mostly props to hang sight-gags on, mostly. Not for everyone but if you like this sort of thing, 'Bubba Ho-Tep' is almost as good as its title.

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    • Trivia
      Although Elvis is the main character, not one piece of Elvis Presley music is heard in the film. Director Don Coscarelli explained that it would have cost about half the budget to license even one Elvis song for the movie.
    • Goofs
      The sign outside the front of the Shady Rest Convalescence Center in Mud Creek is misspelled "Convalesence Center".
    • Quotes

      Elvis: No offense, Jack, but President Kennedy was a white man.

      JFK: They dyed me this color! That's how clever they are!

    • Crazy credits
      At the very end of the DVD, after the movie credits have ended, "Elvis" says "Remember to be kind, rewind...well, um, guess you don't need to rewind, with DVD these days."
    • Connections
      Edited into Making of 'Bubba Ho-tep' (2004)
    • Soundtracks
      Prologue

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    • Release date
      • October 10, 2003 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Languages
      • English
      • German
    • Also known as
      • Bubba Ho-tep
    • Filming locations
      • Downey, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Silver Sphere Corporation
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    • Budget
      • $1,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $1,239,183
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $35,636
      • Sep 21, 2003
    • Gross worldwide
      • $1,239,183
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 32 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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