Based on the bram stoker award nominee short story by acclaimed author joe r. In this edition we shine our spotlight on one of the most unusual films with an elvis theme. Inspired designs on tshirts, posters, stickers, home decor, and more by independent artists and designers from around the world. Bubba hotep the king of rock versus the king of the dead. Here, vudu customers may post information, questions, ideas, etc. The making of bubba hotep, to make a mummy makeup and effects, fit for a king elvis costuming and rock like. It was first published on august 1, 1994 in the elvis presley themed anthology the king is dead and has since been republished in various formats. With the result displayed onscreen here, its sure that it. All hail bubba hotep on bluray film school rejects. Elvis presley and a black jfk stay in a nursing home where nothing happens until a wayward egyptian mummy comes and sucks out the old peoples souls thru their a holes. Completed piecemeal over four years, the film first gained notoriety in england where it became the bestselling video of 1983, beating out the shining 1980. Bubba hotep is a 2002 american comedy horror film written, coproduced and directed by don coscarelli. Bubba hotep soundtrack from 2003, composed by brian tyler.
Bubba ho tep is a 1994 alternate history novella by american author joe r. We start off learning that theres actually only one place in the country that makes these suits and from here we learn about the various. We start off learning that theres actually only one place in the country that makes these suits and from here we learn about the various styles that they wanted for the film and the fact. Tfh guru don coscarellis whackedout comedyhorror version of joe r. May 25th, 2004 every week films get a second chance at success from the home market. Kennedy fighting an undead mummy in a nursing home. An inevitable classic that will only grow in popularity through the years, bubba hotep is a knockout of a good time and an independent kick in the pants to the formulaic hollywood drivel thats pumped out year after year. Redirect to a work page in main, sole wick in an archive, less than 10 inbounds. Fit for a king 2004 out of 4 this fiveminute featurette has bruce campbell and costume designer shelley kay talking about the various costumes that were used in the film bubba hotep. Shuffling snakeskin ropers down the halls of the shady rest nursing home is an egyptian mummy, a bubba ho tep bob ivy, who favors westernwear, presumably to blend in amongst the redneck residents whose souls he sucks, for his own reasons, from the darkest reaches of their keisters.
Truly best of the rest is fellow piney woods son joe r. Lansdales novella never had a conventional release. Lucky for the viewers, the actor, bruce campbell was there afterwards answering questions. Jan 12, 2007 bubba hotep is hilarious, zany humor with an unintentional heart, never so much as touching but always absurdly charming. Bubba hotep is a 1994 alternate history novella by american author joe r. Fit for a king 2004 video parents guide add to guide. Making bubba hotep featurettes runs 48 minutes and breaks down into four segments. We find the king bruce campbell as an elderly resident in an east texas rest home, who switched identities with an elvis impersonator years before his death, then missed his chance. Bubba ho tep is a 2002 film about elvis presley and john f. I loved the bubba ho tep movie with cult actor bruce chin campbell as elvis, but joe lansdales short novella was a real blast of a read. Its sometimes cynical and doesnt rely on feelgood gimmicks, and. Release dates 1 also known as aka 0 release dates usa 25 february 2004. Bruce campbell hammers final nail into bubba hotep 2. Dark paladin writes i just got done watching bubba ho tep.
Bubba ho tep 08 the ancient curse brian tyler by thefilmsoundtrax. I loved the bubba hotep movie with cult actor bruce chin campbell as elvis, but joe lansdales short novella was a real blast of a read. Lansdale reads from bubba hotep deleted scenes with optional commentary by don coscarelli and bruce campbell the making of bubba hotep featurette to make a mummy makeup and effects featurette fit for a king elvis costuming featurette rock like an egyptian featurette about the music of bubba. The film also stars ossie davis as jack, a black man who claims to be john f.
Instead 32 prints were roadshowed around the country including various film festivals to build up anticipation for its appearance on dvd. A sad, weird and funny tale about the fight for their souls against a mummy of the old guests of a retirement house thinking to be celebrities like elvis, kennedy and. The film, bubba hotep 2002, is ostensibly about an aging maybeelvis fighting an ancient mummy hellbent on harvesting souls from the old and infirmed. Kennedy, explaining that he was patched up after the assassination, dyed black, and abandoned. An inevitable classic that will only grow in popularity through the years, bubba ho tep is a knockout of a good time and an independent kick in the pants to the formulaic hollywood drivel thats pumped out year after year. Lansdale, who wrote the story the 2002 cult classic movie is based on. I want to get that on the table right at the getgo, so i can deal with the delightful wackiness of this movie, which is endearing and vulgar in about the right proportion. Army of darknessbubba hotep is the best kind of horror mashup. We find elvis as an elderly resident in an east texas rest home, who switched identities with an elvis impersonator years before his death, then missed his chance to switch back. Bubba hotep by don coscarelli bruce campbell, ossie davis. Aug 22, 2017 bruce campbell hammers final nail into bubba hotep 2 coffin movies eli roth producing scifi film covenant from 10 cloverfield lane writing duo. Bubba hotep is that rare cinematic combination of totally unique story and nearperfect execution. Since then its generated enough of a cult following to propel a proposed sequel, bubba nosferatu, which.
Lansdale, bubba ho tep tells the true story of what really did become of elvis. You may want to ask in ask the tropers about whether its. Black levels couldve been just a bit stronger, as could the graininess of some moderately darker scenes. Lansdale and the performances of bruce campbell who most viewers will know as ash from the evil dead trilogy as elvis and ossie davis as jfk.
Dark paladin writes i just got done watching bubba hotep. The making of bubba hotep, to make a mummy makeup and effects, fit. In bubba hotep 2002, elvis presley bruce campbell is really alive, and boy is he pissed. It also has the best performance of the king that this elvis fan has ever seen. Just to set the record straight, i didnt go into this film with normal expectations. Bubba hotep is hilarious, zany humor with an unintentional heart, never so much as touching but always absurdly charming. Vudu forum guidelines the vudu forums are designed to help viewers get the most out of their vudu experience. Were sorry but jwapp doesnt work properly without javascript enabled. Kennedy, explaining that he was patched up after the assassination, dyed black, and. Edith jefferson 19162012 costar of bubba hotep passes. While the themes of bubba hotep are certainly horrorgenrerelated, the film is not a true horror flick either. He was quick of wit, rather forgiving of the fans who kept wanting to ask evil dead questions, and even made fun of his own career such as big b. Apart from the kings own 33 feature films, the elvis character has appeared in or inspired countless documentary movies and around a dozen narrative films. Kennedy, explaining that he was patched up after the assassination, dyed black, and abandoned it is based on the novella of the same.
Lansadles craggy reading from his original bubba hotep novella. A full time case that slowly moves through the courts when they could use the same amount of effort getting multiple settlements and continuing on. Apart from the king s own 33 feature films, the elvis character has appeared in or inspired countless documentary movies and around a dozen narrative films. Bubba ho tep sequel likely a sequel to the movie bubba ho tep could go ahead, it was revealed today. Bubba hotep is partially about elvis presley and partially about the title. Idw comics is launching a brand new, bubba ho tep prequel comic next year, courtesy of creator joe r.
On the quirky weirdness scale, bubba hotep deserves a solid 10. Bubba ho tep coming to dvd on may 25, 2004 turned out to be one of the. Squarejawed, looselimbed, babe magnet bruce campbell the evil dead trilogy gives his greatest and most entertaining performance to date premiere as an aging and cantankerous elvis presley in this zingerfilled crowdpleaser the hollywood reporter from writerdirector don coscarelli phantasm. September 30, 2004 bubba hotep tries ineffectually to be both a lyrical character study and a darkly satirical horror flick. Brian tyler bubba hotep signature edition original. Fun, interesting, fantastic in scope and light hearted in the details. The making of bubba ho tep, to make a mummy makeup and effects, fit for a king elvis costuming and rock like. It stars bruce campbell as elvis presleynow a resident in a nursing home. Lansdale, bubba hotep tells the true story of what really did become of elvis. Yes, bubba hotep surely is a sui generis creation, but the wacky conceit is completely successful, thanks to coscarellis clever and poignant script based on a short story by joe r. At its core bubba hotep is a drama with a few wonderfully refreshing twists and more social commentary than weve seen in all of hollywoods output combined for the past year or so. Bubba hotep 08 the ancient curse brian tyler by thefilmsoundtrax.
Bubba hotep 07 bubba s lament brian tyler by thefilmsoundtrax. Bubba hotep is everything the league of extraordinary gentlemen should have been. For a low budget flick, bubba hotep doesnt look too bad with its 1. That cover should look very familiar to anyone who owns the 2004 limited edition disc.
Here is a list of wide releases, limited releases and a few from the growing tv on dvd section including a surprise selection for my dvd pick of the week, bubba hotep buy from amazon. Anyway, bubba hotep is an absurd, quirky movie that is centered around a texas nursing home where bruce portrays the king, elvis presley, in his dotage. Bubba ho tep 07 bubba s lament brian tyler by thefilmsoundtrax. Bubba ho tep is destined to be a modern day classic and hopefully bruce campbell and coscarelli will work again on a future project. A film adaptation by the same name was released in 2002 and starred bruce campbell as the lead character of elvis. But campbell is the king in bubba hotep, and boy does he give us a display worthy of a. Bubba ho tep the king of rock versus the king of the dead. Bubba ho tep tells the true story of what really did become of elvis presley. With bruce campbell, ossie davis, bob ivy, ella joyce. May 04, 2004 making bubba ho tep featurettes runs 48 minutes and breaks down into four segments. Elvis presley and a black jfk stay in a nursing home where nothing happens until a wayward egyptian mummy comes and sucks out the old peoples souls thru their aholes. Idw comics is launching a brand new, bubba hotep prequel comic next year, courtesy of creator joe r.
So i slapped \bubba hotep\ into my player, not even feeling like watching a. Bubba hotep is destined to be a modern day classic and hopefully bruce campbell and coscarelli will work again on a future project. These two worlds already fit so well together in tone, it made it totally. May 19, 2004 while the themes of bubba hotep are certainly horrorgenrerelated, the film is not a true horror flick either. Anyway, bubba ho tep is an absurd, quirky movie that is centered around a texas nursing home where bruce portrays the king, elvis presley, in his dotage. Directed by and written by don coscarelli, based on the novella by joe r. Bubba hotep is a 2002 film about elvis presley and john f. Ossie davis, in one of his last roles, portrays a man believing himself to be jfk and does a fine job of bringing an otherwise unbelievable character enough credibility that, with his talent. Released by silver sphere in 2004 ss 002 containing music from bubba hotep 2003.
Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page. All orders are custom made and most ship worldwide within 24 hours. Bubba hotep by don coscarelli bruce campbell, ossie. Lansdale reads from bubba ho tep deleted scenes with optional commentary by don coscarelli and bruce campbell the making of bubba ho tep featurette to make a mummy makeup and effects featurette fit for a king elvis costuming featurette rock like an egyptian featurette about the music of bubba. Elvis is still alive, as is jfkwho is now blackand they have to defend their nursing home from a 5,000 year old mummy. This alternative history novellas own history plays out like this. Bubba hotep 2002 film opowiada historie elvisa presleya, ktory przed wieloma laty. Dynamite entertainment first published army of darkness in 2004. Now presumed to be cuckoo, elvis is living in a rest home in east texas.
Bubba hotep tells the true story of what really did become of elvis presley. The film, bubba ho tep 2002, is ostensibly about an aging maybeelvis fighting an ancient mummy hellbent on harvesting souls from the old and infirmed. Yes, bubba ho tep surely is a sui generis creation, but the wacky conceit is completely successful, thanks to coscarellis clever and poignant script based on a short story by joe r. It stars bruce campbell as elvis presley now a resident in a nursing home. Also known as aka it looks like we dont have any akas for this title yet. Bubba hotep sequel likely a sequel to the movie bubba hotep could go ahead, it was revealed today. In the first film, which is currently showing in some uk cinemas, an aged elvis presley battles to protect his old peoples home from mummies with the power of sucking the souls out of the elderly.
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