Burying the Ex
Before horror enthusiast Max can break things off with his girlfriend Evelyn she dies in a bus accident. In time, Max meets another woman only to have Evelyn resurface as a zombie ready to resume their relationship.
Why it matters
A darkly comic riff on exes and eternal attachments that blends zombie horror with rom-com sensibilities in a way few films dare.
- Joe Dante’s signature blend of horror and humor shines, balancing gore with genuine laughs.
- Alexandra Daddario’s charm grounds the absurdity, while Anton Yelchin’s everyman appeal sells the undead dilemma.
- Practical effects deliver gooey, pulpy zombie business that recalls 80s splatter classics without feeling retro pastiche.
- A meta-commentary on toxic relationships wrapped in genre tropes — perfect for fans of horror-comedy with bite.
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Cast
Horror DNA
Gore
43
Slow Burn
0
Psychological
29
Supernatural
40
Creature
55
Disturbing
67
Fun Factor
100
Cerebral
28
Survival
33
Zombie
