description Bubba Ho-tep Overview
Bubba Ho-tep is a 2002 comedy horror film centered on two elderly men with conflicting claims of identity. One asserts himself as Elvis Presley, while the other maintains he is John F. Kennedy, recounting an alleged post-assassination experience. The narrative explores these unusual assertions within a fictionalized historical context.
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info Bubba Ho-tep Specifications
| Country | United States |
| Year | 2002 |
help Bubba Ho-tep FAQ
Who does Bruce Campbell claim to be in Bubba Ho-tep?
Bruce Campbell plays Sebastian Haff, a nursing-home resident who claims he is the real Elvis Presley. His story is that he swapped identities with an impersonator and then lost the proof.
Why does Ossie Davis's character say he is John F. Kennedy?
Ossie Davis plays Jack, who insists he is JFK and says a conspiracy dyed his skin and hid him in a Texas retirement home. The absurd claim is part of the film's strange mix of horror comedy and melancholy old-age story.
What is Bubba Ho-tep actually fighting against?
Elvis and Jack fight a reanimated Egyptian mummy that has been feeding on residents' souls at Shady Rest Retirement Home. Don Coscarelli's 2002 film turns that monster plot into a final dignity quest for its two elderly heroes.
Is Bubba Ho-tep based on a book?
It is based on Joe R. Lansdale's 1994 novella of the same name. The film adaptation was written and directed by Don Coscarelli, who is also known for the Phantasm series.
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