Thursday, October 23, 2008

October Video Party Pick: Bubba Ho-Tep

What movie features an Egyptian mummy that dresses like a cowboy, Elvis still alive and living in a rest home, and a black JFK? Answer: the movie Bubba Ho-Tep. Did I mention that this movie stars Bruce Campbell? In fact, any horror or sci-fi movie with Bruce Campbell would be a sure bet for a Halloween video party. Evil Dead trilogy, anyone?

I won't give any of the movie away. It is funny and definitely B-grade horror. But this movie has heart and great performances throughout. Don Coscarelli, the man behind the legendary horror classic Phantasm series of movies, was the screen writer and director of Bubba Ho-Tep. By the way, if you still haven't listened to me about how awesome Phantasm is, then shame on you. Phantasm is one of my all time favorite horror flicks. It mixes B-horror with sci-fi, action, mystery, home-made gore effects, and goofy humor all in one package, plus, a hot rodded Hemi-Cuda and demonic souped-up hearses. There is also the tall man and his army of demon dwarf slaves. Oh yeah, one of the heroes in the film is an ice cream man. It pretty much has everything. I've even wrote a couple of posts about the movie. You can read my TIGF on the Tall Man here.

Laters.

5 comments:

Scott said...

I am on it. I have seen Phantasm a few times and it is indeed an all time classic.

The Grunt said...

Scott~ You are my only friend today. It's good to have another person know what I'm talking about.

Christielli said...

I don't know what you're talking about but I'm still your friend. :)

However, I did just buy a book about zombies called "World War Z". It will be my Halloween reading material. So yeah, that's related to your horror movie post somewhat.

Jay Ferris said...

Bruce Campbell is my movie idol. I love this movie, I love The Evil Dead Trilogy, and most importantly, I love you Grunty.

You know, it kinda feels good to put it out in the open like that. Maybe it'll even get me onto a TIGF post someday.

The Grunt said...

Christielli~ Phew! Now I have two.

Oh, Bearded One~ I'll keep that in mind.