Bubba ho tep tshirts on redbubble are expertly printed on ethically sourced, sweatshopfree apparel and available in a huge range of styles, colors and sizes. Lansdales novella never had a conventional release. Bubba hotep dvd, 2004 for people that enjoy watching movies with bruce campbell, this movie bubba hotep is by far one of bruces best performance ever. Teaming up with another resident, an elderly black man who thinks hes jfk ossie davis they decide to take care of business and defeat bubba hotep. Oct 10, 2016 bubba ho tep 2002 time to be a hero scene 58 movieclips duration. Brian tyler bubba hotep signature edition original.
Bubba hotep succeeds as goofyyet tender wish fulfillment, offering an elvis who tries to redeem his selfindulgent persona and become a hero. The shady rest retirement home is about to get all shook. In 2018, idw publishing released bubba hotep and the cosmic. But campbell is the king in bubba hotep, and boy does he give us a display worthy of a. The making of bubba hotep, to make a mummy makeup and effects, fit for a king.
Directed by phantasm creator don coscarelli, bubba hotep is funny and touching horror movie that you wont soon forget. Armed with little more than a walker and a wheelchair, the king and jfk must take on this ancient evil. Nov 08, 2016 audio commentary by the king 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 ho tep. In order for you to enjoy the movie and get the most out of it, you must buy into the idea that elvis isnt dead, but is a fairly cantankerous old man who likes to think back to the old days, reflect on life and wonder how he fell so far, so fast to the.
January 2014 learn how and when to remove this template message. This alternative history novellas own history plays out like this. Kennedy, explaining that he was patched up after the assassination, dyed black, and. What makes this a must see for horror fans is its ridiculous premise that is brilliantly constructed to be. If youve never seen the batshit crazy majesty of don coscarellis bubba hotep, then you need to correct that cinema sin like yesterday. So i slapped \bubba hotep\ into my player, not even feeling like watching a. Army of darkness collectors edition 1993 official trailer duration. Bubba ho tep is a 2002 film about elvis presley and john f.
Story reaches a perfect conclusion in castle rock season finale. A fantastic example of low budget horror reaching a mainstream audience. Can the king show the world that he can still take care of business. Bruce campbell always the king film, horror films, bruce campbell, movie tv. 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. Guitar twangs accompany certain set pieces and comedic moments, but by and large the films audio will succeed in making sure that the characters are clear. With each tag line youd expect an aging elvis to blurt out, campbell delivers it with panache behind a literal layer of prosthetic testosterone. Since then its generated enough of a cult following to propel a proposed sequel, bubba nosferatu, which. Bubba hotep dvd 2004 region 1 us import ntsc not available. Bubba hotep soundtrack from 2003, composed by brian tyler.
If you dont already own the film, then you should order yourself a copy right now. Bubba hotep is a fun and original horror comedy from phantasm director don coscarelli. Bubba ho tep is the next quantum leap on the subject. The film is funny, bittersweet and genuinely heartwarming. Bubba ho tep is a 1994 alternate history novella by american author joe r. The examples and perspective in this article may not represent a worldwide view of the subject. That cover should look very familiar to anyone who owns the 2004 limited edition disc. Shuffling snakeskin ropers down the halls of the shady rest nursing home is an egyptian mummy, a bubba hotep 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. Ash vs evil dead s03e05 evil, season 3, the expendables, bruce campbell. 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.
Whilst bubba hotep isnt the greatest movie ever made, it is a great deal of fun and a fine blend of comedy and horror. You may improve this article, discuss the issue on the talk page, or create a new article, as appropriate. 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. 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 king of the dead bubba hotep tells the true story of what really did become of elvis presley. Bubba ho tep is partially about elvis presley and partially about the title character, an egyptian cowboy zombie, but mostly it is about camp. Daniel randall james roebuck born march 4, 1963 is an american character actor of television, film, and theatre. Bubba hotep is a film that doesnt make extensive use of a score, and certainly not a particularly memorable one. A film adaptation by the same name was released in 2002 and starred bruce campbell as the lead character of elvis. Just click the edit page button at the bottom of the page or learn more in the plot summary submission guide. 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.
The film also stars ossie davis as jack, a black man who claims to be john f. Something very strange is going on at the shady rest retirement home in mud creek, texas. The film, bubba hotep 2002, is ostensibly about an aging maybeelvis fighting an ancient mummy hellbent on harvesting souls from the old and infirmed. Making bubba hotep featurettes runs 48 minutes and breaks down into four segments. Bubba ho tep follows an increasingly pleasing tradition that sees movies with potential longterm cult status getting a royal treatment on dvd. Bubba hotep was one of the best films of last year. He must team up with jfk and fight an ancient egyptian. Bubba hotep hail to the king ltd edition pa dvd white elvis faux leather jacket. Bubba ho tep the king of rock versus the king of the dead. It is completely different and more original than any other film i have seen in a long time. Kennedy, explaining that he was patched up after the assassination, dyed black, and abandoned. Bubba hotep is coming to bluray, don coscarelli hopeful. You know, its pretty grim stuff we got facing us at the end of the day, winding up like this in an old folks home. Campbells cranky, valiant, sadsack king is a soulfully funny creation.
Bubba hotep is a faithful adaptation of a novella by cult horror writer. Lansdale, bubba hotep tells the true story of what really did become of. 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. Leslie arzt in lost, as well as numerous rob zombie and don coscarelli films. Kennedy fighting an undead mummy in a nursing home. But campbell is the king in bubba hotep, and boy does he give us a display worthy of a thousand grins and chuckles alike. All hail bubba hotep on bluray film school rejects.
It looks like we dont have any plot summaries for this title yet. Scream factory have revealed the special feature contents for their bluray collectors edition release of don coscarellis bubba hotep, and boy is it jampacked full of awesome stuff. Without his presence and the sharply triggered dialogue jack hammering from his machismo conduct, bubba ho tep mightve fallen smack dab on its face. Audio commentary by the king deleted scenes with optional commentary by don coscarelli and bruce campbell the making of bubba hotep to make a mummy makeup and effects fit for a king elvis costuming rock like an egyptian featurette about the music of bubba hotep joe r. Bubba hotep is available now on bluray from scream factory. All orders are custom made and most ship worldwide within 24 hours. Oct 10, 2003 very faithful to joe r lansdales weird and wonderful short story, this film is a real gem.
Aug 22, 2017 bruce campbell hammers final nail into bubba hotep 2 coffin movies doctor strange in the multiverse of madness will release in november 2021 and yes, sam raimi is directing. It also has the best performance of the king that this elvis fan has ever seen. A film that is not afraid of crossing over multiple genres to create something new and different. Nov 03, 2016 all hail bubba hotep on bluray tweet share post bookmark subscribe scream factorys new collectors edition of don coscarellis film is better than a growth on yer pecker. Bubba hotep by don coscarelli bruce campbell, ossie davis. Spotlight on the king on a regular basis ein examines a new release or issue in the elvis world. Released by silver sphere in 2004 ss 002 containing music from bubba hotep 2003. Finally, the bubba ho tep script is here for all you quotes spouting fans of the movie directed by don coscarelli and starring bruce campbell and ossie davis. Realative or descendent of the 17 egyptian dynasties, 31001550 b. 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.
Bubba hotep is partially about elvis presley and partially about the title. Bruce campbell bubba hotep see this movie if you like offbeat odd slightly. The disc extra features the disc contains most of the same extra features that were on the previous 2004 dvd release, only these are presented in 1080i highdefinition, which was headed by the two audio commentaries, one with. But campbell is the king in bubba ho tep, and boy does he give us a display worthy of a thousand grins and chuckles alike. Dvd bubba hotepmy name is brucei sell the dead for sale. I certainly wasnt expecting a touching, lyrical exploration of. We find elvis bruce campbell as an elderly resident in an east texas rest home. Directed by and written by don coscarelli, based on the novella by joe r. From director don coscarelli, bubba hotep tells the true story of what really did become of elvis presley. Strangelove and jeanluc godards scifi fable alphaville. Fit for a king elvis costuming featurette rock like an egyptian featurette about the music of bubba hotep. His best known roles include deputy marshal robert biggs in the fugitive and its spinoff film u.
It fails as the sort of campbell vehicle that wears. Tfh guru don coscarellis whackedout comedyhorror version of joe r. The making of bubba hotep, to make a mummy makeup and effects, fit for a king elvis costuming and rock like. Don coscarelli directs and bruce campbell stars as the king of camp in this intentionally overthetop schlockfest. Bubba hotep is a 2002 american comedy horror film written, coproduced and directed by don coscarelli. If that sounds weird, it is, its also very funny, hugely entertaining and oddly moving. Mar 15, 2004 bubba ho tep soundtrack from 2003, composed by brian tyler. I know its been out forever and im late to the party. Released by silver sphere in 2004 ss 002 containing music from bubba ho tep 2003. Bubba hotep is a 1994 alternate history novella by american author joe r. 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. Find great deals on ebay for bubba ho tep and bubba ho tep blu ray. Audio commentary by the king 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 hotep. Fit for a king video 2004 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
Bubba hotep script transcript from the screenplay andor. Inspired designs on tshirts, posters, stickers, home decor, and more by independent artists and designers from around the world. Bubba ho tep coming to dvd on may 25, 2004 turned out to be one of the. 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. It stars bruce campbell as elvis presleynow a resident in a nursing home. You havent lived a full life until youve seen the king of rock and roll, use. It is the present day, and the king of rock n roll bruce. 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.
To try to fit in to his new east texas surroundings, as much as an. Flip to the extras screen and youll be presented with a long list of options, many of which are substantial goodies, not the brief textual biographies that some wouldbe special editions pass off as. Bubba ho tep is a film that you either get or you dont with absolutely no middle ground. Based on the bram stoker award nominee short story by cult author joe r. Bubba ho tep soundtrack cd details and availability. Instead 32 prints were roadshowed around the country including various film festivals to build up anticipation for its appearance on dvd. May 19, 2004 while the themes of bubba hotep are certainly horrorgenrerelated, the film is not a true horror flick either. Bubba hotep nude scenes 1 image and 1 video including appearances from heidi marnhout. 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. Along the way, ash dresses up as an elvis impersonator, while the young king cant help but. With each tag line youd expect an aging elvis to blurt out, campbell. Not only am i late to the bubba ho tep party but im late to the joe lansdale party as well. 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.
Which is just as well, since this is a piece of cinema that almost defies categorisation. In this edition we shine our spotlight on one of the most unusual films with an elvis theme. Slim fit, order a size up if youd like it less fitting. He is also known for his role as cliff lewis, ben matlock. Oct 20, 2016 from director don coscarelli, bubba hotep tells the true story of what really did become of elvis presley. Despite having a fascinating setup and an excellent turn from bruce campbell, bubba hotep becomes a missed opportunity due to directorwriter don coscarellis inability to take advantage of the.
This script is a transcript that was painstakingly transcribed using the screenplay andor viewings of bubba ho. In avoiding most of these missteps fx aside and in keeping its aspirations selfdeprecatingly modest, writerdirector don coscarellis 2002 comedy bubba hotep is a bmovie for all the right. And elderly elvis and jfk take on a soulsucking mummy in a nursing home. Bruce campbell hammers final nail into bubba hotep 2. Bubba hotep dvd, 2004 bruce campbell, ossie davis, don coscarelli, horror.
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