When residents of their nursing home start dying of dubious causes, an aged Elvis and an African-American senior who claims to be President John F. Kennedy discover that the perpetrator is an Egyptian mummy with murderous intentions.
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- 7 wins & 10 nominations.
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Cast verified as complete
| Bruce Campbell | ... |
Elvis Presley / Sebastian Haff
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| Ossie Davis | ... |
Jack
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| Ella Joyce | ... |
The Nurse
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| Heidi Marnhout | ... |
Callie
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| Bob Ivy | ... |
Bubba Ho-tep
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Edith Jefferson | ... |
Elderly Woman
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| Larry Pennell | ... |
Kemosabe
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| Reggie Bannister | ... |
Rest Home Administrator
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| Daniel Roebuck | ... |
Hearse Driver
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| Daniel Schweiger | ... |
Hearse Driver
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| Harrison Young | ... |
Elvis' Roommate
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Linda Flammer | ... |
Room Nurse
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| Cean Okada | ... |
Attending Nurse
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Solange Morand | ... |
Iron Lung Lady
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Karen Placencia | ... |
Baby
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Bruce Rawitz | ... |
TV Announcer
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Joseph Primero | ... |
Janitor
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| Chuck Williams | ... |
Elvis' Boy
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| Timothy E. Goodwin | ... |
Elvis' Boy
(as Tim Goodwin)
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James Maley | ... |
Elvis' Boy
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Blaine Tyler | ... |
Elvis' Boy
(as 'Two-Gun' Tyler)
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Steve Kassel | ... |
Sebastian's Band, Drums
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Damon Carruesco | ... |
Sebastian's Band, Guitar
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Lief Frederick | ... |
Sebastian's Band, Bass
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Danny Crossen | ... |
Sebastian's Band, Keyboards
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| Gigi Bannister | ... |
Trailer Park Gal
(as Gigi Fast Elk)
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Emily Wengel | ... |
Trailer Park Gal
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Naveed Mahboobian | ... |
Egyptian Guard
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Omid Naimi | ... |
Egyptian Guard
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Joseph C. Boulder | ... |
Lunch Room Folks
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Virginia Brown | ... |
Lunch Room Folks
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Celia Gill | ... |
Lunch Room Folks
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Harvey Flammer | ... |
Lunch Room Folks
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Sylvia Flammer | ... |
Lunch Room Folks
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Ruth Hansen | ... |
Lunch Room Folks
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Mary Rose Waken | ... |
Lunch Room Folks
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Natasha Kurtz | ... |
Vintage Picture Model
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Avery Taylor | ... |
Vintage Picture Model
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Nadia Angelini | ... |
Vintage Picture Model
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Aaron Beebe | ... |
Person in crowd (uncredited)
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Gabi Ferrer | ... |
Fan at concert (uncredited)
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Regina Pope | ... |
Extra (uncredited)
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Brian Razzano | ... |
Fan in crowd (uncredited)
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| André Sogliuzzo | ... |
Narrator (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Don Coscarelli | ||
Written by
| Joe R. Lansdale | ... | (short story) |
| Don Coscarelli | ... | (screenplay) |
Produced by
| Dac Coscarelli | ... | executive producer |
| Don Coscarelli | ... | producer |
| Jason R. Savage | ... | producer |
Music by
| Brian Tyler | ||
Cinematography by
| Adam Janeiro | ||
Editing by
| Scott J. Gill | ||
| Donald Milne | ||
Editorial Department
| Jim J. Williams | ... | color timer (as James Williams) |
Casting By
| Jerry Whitworth | ||
Production Design by
| Daniel Vecchione | ||
Art Direction by
| Justin Zaharczuk | ||
Set Decoration by
| Damon Carruesco | ||
Costume Design by
| Shelley Kay | ||
Makeup Department
| Howard Berger | ... | special effects makeup supervisor |
| Melanie A. Kay | ... | makeup artist |
| Robert Kurtzman | ... | special makeup effects supervisor |
| Melanie Tooker | ... | makeup application: Elvis |
Production Management
| Rosa Gonzalez | ... | unit production manager |
| Jason Serrato | ... | production supervisor |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Robin Burrell | ... | assistant director |
| Rosa Gonzalez | ... | first assistant director |
| Jin Ah Lee | ... | second assistant director |
Art Department
| Paul Cander | ... | carpenter |
| David Gechman | ... | illustrations "Book of Souls" |
| David Hartman | ... | illustrator |
| Carrie Schupper | ... | assistant art director |
| Todd Stauder | ... | swing |
Sound Department
| Thomas Appel | ... | assistant sound editor |
| Paul Bacca | ... | sound mixer |
| John Brasher | ... | re-recording mixer |
| John Chominsky | ... | adr recording engineer |
| Detlef Halaski | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Mark J. Harris | ... | voiceover recordist |
| Eric Hoeschen | ... | foley artist |
| Marcel Lehrer | ... | post sound coordinator |
| Mike Loving | ... | boom operator |
| Rick McLane | ... | sound engineer |
| Paul Menichini | ... | sound designer |
| Dominik Meyer | ... | machine room operator |
| Stewart Nelsen | ... | adr supervisor |
| Paul Ratajczak | ... | re-recording mixer / sound supervisor |
| Trevor Sperry | ... | foley mixer |
| William Tabanou | ... | narration editor |
| Trevor Ward | ... | stereo sound consultant: Dolby |
| Lance Wiseman | ... | dialogue editor / re-recording mixer |
Special Effects by
| Chad Atkinson | ... | mold maker |
| Kamar Bitar | ... | special effects coordinator |
| Connie Cadwell | ... | lab technician |
| Jason Collins | ... | special effects makeup |
| James Hall | ... | lab technician |
| Steve Hartman | ... | lab technician |
| Chiz Hasegawa | ... | assistant special effects coordinator |
| Beth Hathaway | ... | lab technician |
| Robert Kurtzman | ... | special effects makeup supervisor |
| Greg Nicotero | ... | special effects makeup supervisor |
| Scott Patton | ... | sculptor |
| Brian Rae | ... | mold maker |
| Alan Tuskes | ... | mold maker / special makeup effects crew |
Visual Effects by
| Tommy Dorsett | ... | scanning and recording |
| David Hartman | ... | visual effects supervisor |
| Kathleen Hartman | ... | title logo design |
| Nicholas Lund-Ulrich | ... | scanning and recording technician |
| Geoffrey Mark | ... | visual effects animator |
| Dave Matherly | ... | visual effects (as David Matherly) |
| Matt McFarland | ... | scanning and recording manager |
| Santosh Oommen | ... | visual effects animator |
| D. Kerry Prior | ... | visual effects creator: bug unit |
| Michael T. Smith | ... | visual effects supervisor |
| Jonard Soriano | ... | cg animator |
| Peter Alun Thomas | ... | scanning and recording technician (as Alun Thomas) |
Stunts
| John Casino | ... | stunt double: Bruce Campbell |
| Eric Chambers | ... | stunts |
| Gary Kent | ... | stunt coordinator |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Sammy Beavers | ... | additional cinematographer |
| Precy C. Betiong | ... | first assistant camera (as Prezy C. Betion) |
| Thomas Bilyeu | ... | still photographer |
| Chris Chomyn | ... | additional cinematographer |
| David F. Clark | ... | second assistant camera |
| Jordan Garretson | ... | key grip |
| Paul Goldhammer | ... | second assistant camera |
| James Goldman | ... | dolly grip |
| Colin Hudson | ... | steadicam operator |
| Chelsea Low | ... | steadicam operator |
| Alexandra Lucka | ... | second assistant camera |
| Michael Miller | ... | crane operator |
| D. Kerry Prior | ... | additional cinematographer / photographer: second unit |
| Scott Redinger-Libolt | ... | still photographer (as Scott Libolt) |
| William Sentelik | ... | best boy electric (as Bill Sentelik) |
| Gary Stamford | ... | gaffer |
| Brent Studler | ... | rigging gaffer |
| Brad Wallace | ... | second assistant camera |
Casting Department
| Joe Ferroni | ... | casting associate |
| Jay Lawson | ... | casting associate |
| Jeffrey M. Paal | ... | casting associate |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Dee Dee Hopkins | ... | assistant costume designer |
| Chloe Kay | ... | wardrobe assistant |
Music Department
| Gary L. Krause | ... | music editor (as Gary Krause) |
| Daniel Schweiger | ... | music supervisor |
| Jeff Vaughn | ... | music engineer |
Script and Continuity Department
| Lisa Charalambous | ... | continuity |
| Kathy McHugh | ... | script supervisor |
Additional Crew
| Carol Lynn Akiyama | ... | legal services |
| Gigi Bannister | ... | background coordinator (as Gigi Fast Elk Porter) |
| Linda Bastin | ... | purchaser |
| Peter Bierstedt | ... | legal services |
| Stephen Chin | ... | production assistant |
| Ashley Grimes | ... | production assistant |
| Andy John | ... | production assistant |
| Andrew Johnston | ... | production assistant |
| Ramy Katrib | ... | consultant |
| Jin Ah Lee | ... | key set production assistant |
| Mike Loving | ... | production assistant |
| Gabriel Martinez | ... | production assistant |
| Vern Moen | ... | production assistant |
| Paul Nix | ... | Elvis' limousine courtesy of |
| Christiane Savage | ... | senior wrangler |
| Jeremy Tate | ... | production assistant |
| Guy Thorpe | ... | hearse coordinator |
| Jack Turner | ... | acquisitions executive |
| Tim Welch | ... | consultant: Elvis |
| Emily Wengel | ... | production assistant |
| Megan Whitener | ... | production assistant |
| Sharon Wrisley | ... | production accountant |
Thanks
| Naython Vane | ... | special thanks |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Vitagraph Films (2003) (United States) (theatrical)
- Anchor Bay Entertainment (UK) (2004) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Filmswelike (2004) (Canada) (theatrical)
- Magna Pacific (2005) (Australia) (theatrical)
- Miracle Films (2004) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Silver Sphere Corporation (2002) (United States) (theatrical)
- The Klockworx (2006) (Japan) (theatrical)
- Tornado Film (2006) (Japan) (theatrical)
- WE Productions (2006) (France) (theatrical)
- Zootrope Films (2006) (France) (theatrical)
- Dall'Angelo Pictures (2010) (Italy) (DVD)
- Future Film (2005) (Finland) (DVD)
- Llamentol (2015) (Spain) (DVD)
- MGM Home Entertainment (2004) (United States) (DVD)
- MGM Home Entertainment (2004) (United States) (VHS)
- Midget Entertainment (2005) (Denmark) (DVD)
- Notorious Pictures (2020) (Italy) (video)
- Scream Factory (2016) (United States) (Blu-ray)
- Scream Factory (2023) (United States) (Blu-ray) (Ultra HD Blu-ray)
- Vértice 360 (2005) (Spain) (DVD)
- WE Productions (2006) (France) (DVD)
- e-m-s the DVD-Company (2007) (Germany) (DVD)
Special Effects
- KNB EFX Group (special effects makeup)
- Special Effects Services (pyrotechnic effects)
- Bad Weasel Productions (visual effects)
- Title House Digital (opticals)
Other Companies
- Digitalfilm Tree (final cut pro consultant)
- Digitalfilm Tree (post consulting and integration)
- KO Creative (package design and layout)
- Production Magic Inc. (background coordination)
- Silver Sphere Records (score album released by) (limited edition)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Based on the Bram Stoker Award nominee short story by cult author Joe R. Lansdale, Bubba Ho-tep tells the "true" story of what really did become of Elvis Presley. We find Elvis (Bruce Campbell) 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. Elvis teams up with Jack (Ossie Davis), a fellow nursing home resident who thinks that he is actually President John F. Kennedy, and the two valiant old codgers sally forth to battle an evil Egyptian entity who has chosen their long-term care facility as his happy hunting grounds. Written by Eric Shovanda |
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| Taglines | The King vs. The King of the Dead See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $1,000,000 (estimated) |
| Opening Weekend United States | $35,636, 21 Sep 2003 |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | Although Elvis is the main character, not one piece of Elvis Presley music is heard in the film. Director Don Coscarelli explained that it would have cost about half the budget to license even one Elvis song for the movie. See more » |
| Goofs | The sign outside the front of the Shady Rest Convalescence Center in Mud Creek is misspelled "Convalesence Center". See more » |
| Movie Connections | Edited into Making of 'Bubba Ho-tep' (2004). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Prologue See more » |
| Crazy Credits | At the very end of the DVD, after the movie credits have ended, "Elvis" says "Remember to be kind, rewind...well, um, guess you don't need to rewind, with DVD these days." See more » |
| Quotes |
Elvis:
No offense, Jack, but President Kennedy was a white man. JFK: They dyed me this color! That's how clever they are! See more » |