Review of Bubba Ho-tep (2002) by Rod E — 02 Jan 2013

Bubba Ho-Tep is a fun and original horror comedy from Phantasm director Don Coscarelli. What makes this a must see for horror fans is its ridiculous premise that is brilliantly constructed to be entertaining and memorable from the first frame onwards.

Coscarelli has a gift to create great horror films that bring something unique to the genre and he does it with effective ease with this feature starring B movie icon Bruce Campbell. This is one of the best low-budget horror comedies in recent memory and it proves that Don Coscarelli is a formidable talent in the genre.

This is a must see for horror buffs and aside from the Phantasm series, Bubba Ho-Tep is one of the best movies in Coscarelli's career. The film has a smart script aided by terrific performances from its cast and strong, immaculate directing.

If you come across this gem, pick it up, and watch it with friends. This is among the best films that Bruce Campbell has starred in since Maniac Cop and Army of Darkness. This is a fun film worth seeing, and if you're tired of seeing remakes that butcher classics, definitely check this one out.

Coscarelli and Campbell have created something special here and Campbell delivers in the role of Elvis Presley, which along with his performance as Ash Williams, is among his best. Bubba Ho-Tep is destined to be a modern day classic and hopefully Bruce Campbell and Coscarelli will work again on a future project.

With the result displayed on-screen here, it's sure that it will be a memorable outing like this one.