Cemetery Man
DellaMorte DellAmore
Francesco Dellamorte is the groundskeeper at a cemetery where the dead just won’t stay dead—and it’s up to him to deal with those who come back to life with a hunger for human flesh. But Dellamorte’s job soon becomes much more complicated when he falls for an enigmatic young woman whose husband has recently died.
Why it matters
A delirious fusion of zombie horror and dark comedy that turns the undead trope inside out with stylish irreverence and existential whimsy.
- Rupert Everett delivers a sly, charismatic performance as the stoic yet beleaguered cemetery keeper battling both the undead and his own heart.
- The film’s blend of practical gore effects and surreal visuals crafts an offbeat atmosphere that’s equal parts grim and absurd.
- A cult classic of Italian horror cinema, Cemetery Man straddles zombie apocalypse and romantic tragedy with uncanny grace.
- Perfect for fans of genre-bending horror that’s as intellectually playful as it is bloody, echoing the spirit of Fulci and Argento with a postmodern wink.
Director
4 horror films in catalog
Cast
Horror DNA
Gore
85
Slow Burn
50
Psychological
100
Supernatural
40
Creature
55
Disturbing
100
Fun Factor
83
Cerebral
85
Survival
83
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