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Juan of the Dead

2011Movie1 h 36 minNR

ComedyHorror
73
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.4Rotten Tomatoes83%64%

A violent, fast-paced horror movie about everyday modern life and society.

Good for date night · friends night · party vibe

Skip it if graphic violence bothers you

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Not for warmth, comfort or romance.

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Story

He's Havana killer day.

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."

Feels like

  • Zombie Comedy
  • Political Satire
  • Cuban Culture
  • Dark Humor
  • Grotesque Violence
  • Absurdist
  • Fast-Paced
  • Social Commentary
  • Cult Film

Cast

13 of 13

Crew

Directed by
Alejandro Brugués
Written by
Alejandro Brugués
Produced by
Gervasio Iglesias, Laura Alvea, Claudia Calviño
Music by
Julio de la Rosa

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

October 14, 2011 · 1 h 36 min · NR

Released
October 14, 2011
Runtime
1 h 36 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Horror, Comedy
Original language
Spanish
Also spoken
Italian
Made in
Cuba, Spain
Budget
$3 million
Box office
$324,834
Available in
41 countries

Tropes

Comedic Sociopathy, Silver Bullet, Bury Your Gays +9

  • Comedic Sociopathy
  • Silver Bullet
  • Bury Your Gays
  • Dual Wielding
  • Harpoon Gun
  • Profane Last Words
  • There Is No Kill Like Overkill
  • High-Pressure Blood
  • No Translation Necessary
  • Not Using the "Z" Word
  • Room Full of Zombies
  • Batter Up!

12 of 65 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Juan of the Dead?"

Questions about Juan of the Dead

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Juan of the Dead?

It streams in 36 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Juan of the Dead worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73 (IMDb 6.4 and Rotten Tomatoes 83%). Critics rate it higher (83 out of 100) than audiences (64).

Will Juan of the Dead make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly dark humor (8 of 10) and slapstick (7 of 10).

Will Juan of the Dead scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 7 of 10, and some images are gruesome (grotesque 7 of 10).

Is Juan of the Dead in English?

SpanishItalian

No, it was made in Spanish, with some Italian.

What tropes does Juan of the Dead use?

Comedic SociopathySilver BulletBury Your GaysDual WieldingHarpoon GunProfane Last WordsThere Is No Kill Like OverkillHigh-Pressure BloodNo Translation NecessaryNot Using the "Z" WordRoom Full of ZombiesBatter Up!and 53 more

TV Tropes lists 65 tropes for it, including Comedic Sociopathy, Silver Bullet, and Bury Your Gays.