Juan of the Dead

Juan of the Dead

16/3/2012 1h 36m 6.2/10

Overview

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."

Director

Alejandro Brugués

Top Billed Cast

Jorge Molina

Jorge Molina

Lázaro

Andrea Duro

Andrea Duro

Camila

Alexis Díaz de Villegas

Alexis Díaz de Villegas

Juan

Andros Perugorría

Vladi California

Jazz Vilá

Jazz Vilá

La China

Eliecer Ramírez

Eliecer Ramírez

El Primo

Reviews

deepkino

9/18/2025

7/10

Alejandro Brugués’ Juan de los Muertos is an absurd, sharp, and very Cuban twist on the zombie comedy. Like Shaun of the Dead, it mixes slapstick and gore with wit, but here the humor carries a political edge—state TV calls the undead “dissidents,” a sly jab at government rhetoric. Juan’s scheme of charging people to dispose of their infected relatives adds to the absurd charm. The result is a clever blend of social satire and zombie chaos that feels both familiar and refreshingly original.

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