Review of Bubba Ho-tep (2002) by Matthew B — 23 Jun 2009

Very slow, but certainly in the top 5 Bruce Campbell/Ossie Davis fight a mummy terrorizing a nursing home flicks of all time.

This review of Bubba Ho-tep (2002) was written by Matthew B on 23 Jun 2009.

Bubba Ho-tep has generally received positive reviews.

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