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Juan of the Dead

Original title: Juan de los muertos
  • 20112011
  • Not RatedNot Rated
  • 1h 32m
IMDb RATING
6.4/10
10K
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Juan of the Dead (2011)
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  • Comedy
  • Horror
A group of slackers face an army of zombies. The Cuban government and media claim the living dead are dissidents revolting against the government.A group of slackers face an army of zombies. The Cuban government and media claim the living dead are dissidents revolting against the government.A group of slackers face an army of zombies. The Cuban government and media claim the living dead are dissidents revolting against the government.
IMDb RATING
6.4/10
10K
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  • Director
    • Alejandro Brugués
  • Writer
    • Alejandro Brugués
  • Stars
    • Alexis Díaz de Villegas
    • Jorge Molina
    • Andros Perugorría
Top credits
  • Director
    • Alejandro Brugués
  • Writer
    • Alejandro Brugués
  • Stars
    • Alexis Díaz de Villegas
    • Jorge Molina
    • Andros Perugorría
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 53User reviews
    • 138Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 8 wins & 5 nominations

    Videos1

    Juan of the Dead
    Trailer 0:31
    Juan of the Dead

    Photos37

    Alexis Díaz de Villegas in Juan of the Dead (2011)
    Alexis Díaz de Villegas in Juan of the Dead (2011)
    Alexis Díaz de Villegas in Juan of the Dead (2011)
    Juan of the Dead (2011)
    Alexis Díaz de Villegas in Juan of the Dead (2011)
    Jorge Molina, Alexis Díaz de Villegas, Jazz Vilá, Andros Perugorría, and Eliecer Ramírez in Juan of the Dead (2011)
    Juan of the Dead (2011)
    Alexis Díaz de Villegas in Juan of the Dead (2011)
    Jorge Molina and Alexis Díaz de Villegas in Juan of the Dead (2011)
    Jorge Molina and Alexis Díaz de Villegas in Juan of the Dead (2011)
    Alexis Díaz de Villegas and Andrea Duro in Juan of the Dead (2011)
    Juan of the Dead (2011)

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    Alexis Díaz de Villegas
    Alexis Díaz de Villegas
    • Juanas Juan
    Jorge Molina
    • Lázaroas Lázaro
    Andros Perugorría
    • Vladias Vladi
    Andrea Duro
    Andrea Duro
    • Camilaas Camila
    Jazz Vilá
    Jazz Vilá
    • La Chinaas La China
    Eliecer Ramírez
    • El Primoas El Primo
    Blanca Rosa Blanco
    • Saraas Sara
    Susana Pous
    • Lucíaas Lucía
    Antonio Dechent
    Antonio Dechent
    • Padre Jonesas Padre Jones
    Eslinda Núñez
    • Bertaas Berta
    Elsa Camp
    • Yiyaas Yiya
    Pablo Alexandro González Ramy
    • El Niñoas El Niño
    Juan Miguel Mas
    • Marioas Mario
    Argelio Sosa
    • Rogelioas Rogelio
    Marisol Egurrola
    • Abuela Amurradaas Abuela Amurrada
    Diana Rosa Suárez
    • Suegraas Suegra
    René de la Cruz Jr.
    • El Nenias El Neni
    Sandy Marquetti
    • Policía 3 Gabrielas Policía 3 Gabriel
    • Director
      • Alejandro Brugués
    • Writer
      • Alejandro Brugués
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The testicle scene between Lázaro and his son is not a "natural occurrence". Lázaro's bits are made from plastic.
    • Quotes

      Juan: [answering phone] Juan of the dead, we kill your beloved ones, how can I help you?

    • Crazy credits
      We see Juan fighting zombies on the dock, except that it's animated to look like a graphic novel.
    • Connections
      Featured in Midnight Movie Review: The Night of Terror 2012 (2012)
    • Soundtracks
      My Way
      (Comme d'Habitude)

      Music by Claude François and Jacques Revaux

      French lyrics by Gilles Thibaut

      English lyrics by Paul Anka

      Copyright by Warner Chappell Music France / Jean Musique

      © 1968 Warner Chappell Music France, Jeune Musique Edition Sarl.

      Bajo licencia de Sony/ATV Music Publishing (Spain) LLC S. en C.

      Performed by Sid Vicious

      (P) 1978 The copyright in this sound recording is owned by The Sex Pistols Residuals under exclusive license to Virgin Records Ltd

    User reviews53

    Review
    Top review
    9/10
    Outstanding achievement
    The Cuban / Spanish production "Juan de los Muertos" is one of those pleasant surprises every day more difficult to find in the entertainment world. For those familiar with the Cuban regime and people, the movie is a very hard critic to both. In fact it seems the movie was only show on cinema festival but was never released in Cuba. For the rest, this is "SHAWN OF THE DEAD" style comedy / satire with some elaborated special effects and surprising production and technical values. Without any explanation Zombies appears in La Habana, Cuba and start eating people. Juan, a lazy fisherman; a "survivor" on his own words finds a way to make money, charging people to kill next of kin that became undead. With the help of his best friend and son, his daughter and a gay couple start a business called "JUAN DE LOS MUERTOS" or "JUAN OF THE DEAD". Obviously things get more complicated than them or the Cuban government expect. The language could be a limitation for not Spanish speakers; some puns are almost impossible to translate; even worse not knowing Cuban idiosyncrasy. In one of the most celebrated jokes, Juan is asked to kill a cow but he refuses because it is too dangerous. In Cuba killing a cow is worse crime than killing people. The other problem with the movie is that attempting to mock every dramatic cliché in movies (like daughter hating father, friend about to die, farewell , even MATRIX style fights) drags the pace down for some moments. Behind the comedy there is serious critic to the Cuban regime (the zombies are call "DISSIDENTS" , the news are always accusing USA of an attack and stating that everything is controlled even when nothing is being done). However the worst criticism goes to the Cuban society main defects; their selfishness (nobody helps anybody and less for free), their arrogance ("we are invincible" is stated many times), laziness and lack of interest in fighting (let's take a boat and move to Miami seems to be the only solution). In brief; if you are Cuban or with Latin roots; you must see it; if you are not, give it a try; will not be disappointed.
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    • abisio
    • Jun 17, 2012

    Details

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    • Release date
      • January 13, 2012 (Spain)
    • Countries of origin
      • Spain
      • Cuba
    • Official sites
      • Official site
      • Official site (Japan)
    • Languages
      • Spanish
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Juan de los muertos
    • Filming locations
      • Havana, Cuba
    • Production companies
      • La Zanfoña Producciones
      • Producciones de la 5ta Avenida
      • Soundchef Studios
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $18,000
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $12,000
      • Mar 18, 2012
    • Gross worldwide
      • $324,834
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 32 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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