Review of Bubba Ho-tep (2002) by Josh Y — 10 May 2009

Bruce Campbell's awe-inspiring performance is the rock on which this genre-melding classic is so perfectly built.

This review of Bubba Ho-tep (2002) was written by Josh Y on 10 May 2009.

Bubba Ho-tep has generally received positive reviews.

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Joe E Lansdale (my favorite author), Ossie Davis as JFK, and Bruce Campbell as the King........The answer is: What three things do you need…

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By Jefrus R (14) on 19 Mar 2013

Absolutely wonderful film. Hysterical, scary, and down-right entertaining…

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By Muhammed S (104) on 08 Sep 2013

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By Ashish T (67) on 31 Dec 2014

What would happen if Elvis & JFK fought a soul sucking mummy...? Great Film…

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By Blake E (174) on 04 Nov 2013

The King of Rock 'n' Roll is back and better than ever, played by Bruce Campbell who does an absolutely wonderful job embodying the King…

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