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Bubba Ho-Tep

  • 2002
  • 14A
  • 1h 32m
IMDb RATING
6.9/10
50K
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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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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 anuses. The two decide to ... Read allElvis 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 anuses. The two decide to fight back.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 anuses. The two decide to fight back.

  • Director
    • Don Coscarelli
  • Writers
    • Joe R. Lansdale
    • Don Coscarelli
  • Stars
    • Bruce Campbell
    • Ossie Davis
    • Bob Ivy
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    • IMDb RATING
    6.9/10
    50K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Don Coscarelli
    • Writers
      • Joe R. Lansdale
      • Don Coscarelli
    • Stars
      • Bruce Campbell
      • Ossie Davis
      • Bob Ivy
    • 416User reviews
    • 169Critic reviews
    • 57Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 7 wins & 10 nominations

    Videos4

    Blu-ray Trailer
    Trailer 2:10
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    Bubba Ho-Tep: Whispers
    Clip 2:06
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    Bubba Ho-Tep: Bruce Campbell On Becoming Elvis
    Featurette 0:54
    Watch Bubba Ho-Tep: Bruce Campbell On Becoming Elvis
    Bubba Ho-Tep: Director Don Coscarelli On Creating The Mummy
    Featurette 1:20
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    Photos152

    Ossie Davis in Bubba Ho-Tep (2002)
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    Bruce Campbell, Chuck Williams, and Timothy E. Goodwin in Bubba Ho-Tep (2002)
    Bruce Campbell in Bubba Ho-Tep (2002)
    Bruce Campbell in Bubba Ho-Tep (2002)
    Bruce Campbell and Don Coscarelli at an event for Bubba Ho-Tep (2002)
    Bruce Campbell and Don Coscarelli at an event for Bubba Ho-Tep (2002)
    Bruce Campbell at an event for Bubba Ho-Tep (2002)
    Bruce Campbell at an event for Bubba Ho-Tep (2002)
    Bruce Campbell at an event for Bubba Ho-Tep (2002)
    Bruce Campbell at an event for Bubba Ho-Tep (2002)
    Bruce Campbell at an event for Bubba Ho-Tep (2002)

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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
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Did you know

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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 Texas license plate number, AZN-700, of the black Cadillac sedan used by the Memphis Mafia is the same as the red Cadillac convertible driven by Elvis himself.
    • 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

    User reviews416

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    Featured review
    8/10
    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.
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • February 27, 2004 (Canada)
    • 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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    Box office

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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
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 32 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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