My Boyfriend's Back
Missy McCloud is the most beautiful girl in school and Johnny Dingle has been in love with her for years. One night, as Johnny tries to stop an armed robbery and save Missy from danger, he's killed, but resurrected as a zombie not long after. Now, with the help of his mentor, self-proclaimed Zombie Expert Maggie, Johnny must control his flesh-eating urges while trying to win the heart of Missy.
Why it matters
A quirky blend of teen rom-com and zombie horror that playfully riffs on ’90s high school tropes with a gory twist.
- Balances goofy charm and splattery practical effects in equal measure, a rare treat amid early ’90s horror schlock.
- Features earnest performances that lean into the absurdity without losing heart—Johnny’s undead plight is oddly relatable.
- A cult curiosity for fans of undead rom-coms and vintage horror hybrids, bridging the gap between Night of the Creeps and Shaun of the Dead.
- Not a masterpiece, but its offbeat tone captures a transitional moment when horror began flirting openly with self-aware humor.
Director
2 horror films in catalog
Cast
Horror DNA
Gore
14
Slow Burn
17
Psychological
29
Supernatural
0
Creature
36
Disturbing
50
Fun Factor
100
Cerebral
0
Survival
33
Zombie
