Synopsis

The zombie world has yet to witness one last stand – Cuba. An outbreak hits the island on the anniversary of the revolution, so Juan and his friends set out to conquer the undead who, according to government reports, are unruly Americans continuing their quest of undermining the regime.

Official Review

Director Alejando Brugues had a specific vision for his Cuba-based zombie flick Juan of the Dead, one that culls together over fifty years of Cuban history into a tight little story about pride in one’s own country and the increasing tensions with the United States. Using zombies as a metaphor for both the internal and external struggle Cubans deal with on a daily basis, Brugues manages to construct a fun yet flawed little zombie flick, one that pays homage to zombie films we all know and love. …Read More