The Dominican Republic’s Bou Group is in production on its latest pic under its unprecedented multi-year distribution deal with The Walt Disney Company, “Cazatesoros.”
According to the adventure caper’s director, Héctor Manuel Valdez, who co-founded Bou Group with José Ramón Alamá and Vicente Alamá, the pact with Disney came about following several years as regional box office leaders. “They contacted us in 2020 after our company had previously produced commercial successes such as ‘Todos los hombres son iguales,’ ‘Colao,’ ‘Trabajo sucio’ and ‘Que león,’ (the highest-grossing film in the history of the Dominican Republic), among others,” said Valdez.
Like most of the producers in the country, Bou Group finances its films by tapping into Article 34 of the Dominican Republic’s tax incentives, which allows companies in the Dr to allocate 25% of their projected taxes towards local production.
As a result of this partnership with Disney, Bou Group’s “El...
According to the adventure caper’s director, Héctor Manuel Valdez, who co-founded Bou Group with José Ramón Alamá and Vicente Alamá, the pact with Disney came about following several years as regional box office leaders. “They contacted us in 2020 after our company had previously produced commercial successes such as ‘Todos los hombres son iguales,’ ‘Colao,’ ‘Trabajo sucio’ and ‘Que león,’ (the highest-grossing film in the history of the Dominican Republic), among others,” said Valdez.
Like most of the producers in the country, Bou Group finances its films by tapping into Article 34 of the Dominican Republic’s tax incentives, which allows companies in the Dr to allocate 25% of their projected taxes towards local production.
As a result of this partnership with Disney, Bou Group’s “El...
- 11/21/2023
- by Anna Marie de la Fuente
- Variety Film + TV
From comedies to thrillers, the gambit of zombie-themed videos is varied this year. Some titles may seem cringe-worthy but others will bring on some cheerleader style thrills. At least most fans will want to flock towards purchasing the seminal release of "The Walking Dead" series that's redefining television: "The Walking Dead" Season Two Limited Edition Set In case fans have not heard, this ultimate Blu-ray set comes packaged inside a sculpted zombie head case that is designed by Greg Nicotero and created by McFarlene Toys. Available here: The Walking Dead on Blu-Ray at Amazon Juan of the Dead Director/writer: Alejandro Brugués. Cast: Alexis Díaz de Villegas, Jorge Molina, Andrea Duro, and Andros Perugorría. When Havana begins to fill up with zombies, Juan, a 40-year-old slacker, is forced to become a hero, defend his country and protect his own on an island that has turned into a real bloodbath.
- 10/1/2012
- by noreply@blogger.com (Ed Sum)
- 28 Days Later Analysis
I feel like my recent horror reviews have been a world traveling effort. I’ve been to Spain, South Korea, Australia, Canada, and France already this year, but a visit to Cuba came somewhat as a surprise. Billed as “Cuba’s first horror film,” which I’m not sure I can realistically believe, Juan of the Dead at least marks the country’s first widely publicized foray into zombie territory. So how did director Alejandro Brugués fare with his entire country’s reputation riding on his back?
Considering Juan of the Dead was more creative and inventive than most horror films I’ve seen this year, I’d say Brugués did a splendid job establishing Cuba as an undead wasteland. Obviously drawing comparisons to one of my personal favorite horror comedies, Shaun of the Dead, based on title alone, Juan certainly gives the Brit a run for his money at times.
Considering Juan of the Dead was more creative and inventive than most horror films I’ve seen this year, I’d say Brugués did a splendid job establishing Cuba as an undead wasteland. Obviously drawing comparisons to one of my personal favorite horror comedies, Shaun of the Dead, based on title alone, Juan certainly gives the Brit a run for his money at times.
- 8/18/2012
- by Matt Donato
- We Got This Covered
Directed by Alejandro Brugués
Featuring Alexis Díaz de Villegas, Jorge Molina
Director Alejandro Brugués' new zombie film has the unique distinction of being the first zombie film to come out of Cuba.
This kind of tag can be both a blessing and curse because it can come across as a stunt, but in reality the film is solid no matter where it would have been made. Juan of the Dead quietly made its premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival in 2011 and has made a few festival screenings around the globe since then but never made much a buzz. I recently got the chance though to check it out at the Toronto After Dark Film Festival's Summer Screenings program and was blown away by this little known zombie gem.
Being from Cuba, it has its own flavor and it is a postcard and a satire of modern life in Havana.
Featuring Alexis Díaz de Villegas, Jorge Molina
Director Alejandro Brugués' new zombie film has the unique distinction of being the first zombie film to come out of Cuba.
This kind of tag can be both a blessing and curse because it can come across as a stunt, but in reality the film is solid no matter where it would have been made. Juan of the Dead quietly made its premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival in 2011 and has made a few festival screenings around the globe since then but never made much a buzz. I recently got the chance though to check it out at the Toronto After Dark Film Festival's Summer Screenings program and was blown away by this little known zombie gem.
Being from Cuba, it has its own flavor and it is a postcard and a satire of modern life in Havana.
- 7/18/2012
- by Kelly Michael Stewart
- Planet Fury
Juan of the Dead
Directed by Alejandro Brugués
Written by Alejandro Brugués
Cuba, 2011
The only thing more recycled than zombie films are the zombies themselves. It takes a special talent to reinvigorate the genre of the undead, and when Edgar Wright made Shaun of the Dead, it seemed like he finally created the be all and end all.
However, the zombie flick is uncharted territory for a country like Cuba, so when writer and director Alejandro Brugués decided to have go with Juan of the Dead, fanboys across the world waited with bated breath. Unfortunately, all that forlorn hope is in vain, because Juan of the Dead, as the title portends, offers a strictly superficial change from the genre norm.
In Havana, 40-year old Juan (Alexis Díaz de Villegas) saunters through life at a lackadaisical pace with his best friend, the ribald Lazaro (Jorge Molina), and Lazaro’s son, the...
Directed by Alejandro Brugués
Written by Alejandro Brugués
Cuba, 2011
The only thing more recycled than zombie films are the zombies themselves. It takes a special talent to reinvigorate the genre of the undead, and when Edgar Wright made Shaun of the Dead, it seemed like he finally created the be all and end all.
However, the zombie flick is uncharted territory for a country like Cuba, so when writer and director Alejandro Brugués decided to have go with Juan of the Dead, fanboys across the world waited with bated breath. Unfortunately, all that forlorn hope is in vain, because Juan of the Dead, as the title portends, offers a strictly superficial change from the genre norm.
In Havana, 40-year old Juan (Alexis Díaz de Villegas) saunters through life at a lackadaisical pace with his best friend, the ribald Lazaro (Jorge Molina), and Lazaro’s son, the...
- 6/28/2012
- by Justin Li
- SoundOnSight
“Juan of the Dead,” Cuba’s first zombie movie, has garnered attention just for its mere existence -- a zom-com shot on location in Havana! What a new and exciting cinematic oddity! Despite, and because of its exotic origins, “Juan of the Dead” lives up to the hype, more than delivering the goods as a raucous horror comedy, deeply schooled in the zombie genre, with a uniquely Cuban flavor.
A Spanish/Cuban co-production directed by Cuban native Alejandro Brugués, half of the pleasure in the film is enjoying the scenery and grand architecture of this majestic, dilapidated city. Havana truly is one of the characters in the film, and plays an important story role. But first, we need to meet our middle-aged heroes: the lanky, laconic Juan (Alexis Díaz de Villegas), a survivor of most everything, and the rotund Lazaro (Jorge Molina), his goofy sidekick, who fills out a wetsuit like nobody’s business.
A Spanish/Cuban co-production directed by Cuban native Alejandro Brugués, half of the pleasure in the film is enjoying the scenery and grand architecture of this majestic, dilapidated city. Havana truly is one of the characters in the film, and plays an important story role. But first, we need to meet our middle-aged heroes: the lanky, laconic Juan (Alexis Díaz de Villegas), a survivor of most everything, and the rotund Lazaro (Jorge Molina), his goofy sidekick, who fills out a wetsuit like nobody’s business.
- 6/20/2012
- by Katie Walsh
- The Playlist
Director: Alejandro Brugués. Writer: Alejandro Brugués. Cast: Alexis Díaz de Villegas, Jorge Molina and Andrea Duro. Fidel Castro must have been sleeping when his government greenlit Juan of the Dead also known as Juan de los Muertos. This film is set in Havana, Cuba and it hosts an assortment of pro-capitalist messages in a socialist country. Apparently, zombie bashing is profitable. Similar to Shaun of the Dead, Juan of the Dead is meant to be comedic. Yet, many of the bits are silly at best and groan inducing at worst. Only the politicalness of this picture sets it apart from others in the flooded zombie genre. Juan is a petty thief, a bad father and a boozer. He has few qualities to aspire to. However, when the chips are down, Juan rises up with many of friends to fight off a zombie apocalypse. The newscasters call the undead "imperialists," "dissidents" and other anti-capitalist names,...
- 6/18/2012
- by noreply@blogger.com (Michael Allen)
- 28 Days Later Analysis
American Pie: Reunion (15)
(Jon Hurwitz, Hayden Schlossberg, 2012, Us) Jason Biggs, Seann William Scott, Eugene Levy, Alyson Hannigan. 113 mins
It's rare to see teen-movie characters all grown up, and this illustrates the reason why: they just make us feel old. The gang's all here, reverting to their old non-pc habits even as they mourn their lost youth. It's patchy and often dodgy comedy, but there's still something heartening about Stifler's defiant idiocy and Jim's dad's middle-age second chance.
Safe (15)
(Boaz Yakin, 2012, Us) Jason Statham, Catherine Chan. 94 mins
Triads, Russian mobsters, cops and everyone else in New York falls foul of Statham in another ludicrous but fast-moving actioner.
Two Years At Sea (U)
(Ben Rivers, 2012, UK) Jake Williams. 90 mins
Extraordinary, otherworldly observation of a modern-day Scottish hermit.
Goodbye First Love (15)
(Mia Hansen-Løve, 2011, Fra/Ger) Lola Créton, Sebastian Urzendowsky. 111 mins
Heartfelt study of a young teen's formative romantic fortunes.
The Lucky One (12A)
(Scott Hicks,...
(Jon Hurwitz, Hayden Schlossberg, 2012, Us) Jason Biggs, Seann William Scott, Eugene Levy, Alyson Hannigan. 113 mins
It's rare to see teen-movie characters all grown up, and this illustrates the reason why: they just make us feel old. The gang's all here, reverting to their old non-pc habits even as they mourn their lost youth. It's patchy and often dodgy comedy, but there's still something heartening about Stifler's defiant idiocy and Jim's dad's middle-age second chance.
Safe (15)
(Boaz Yakin, 2012, Us) Jason Statham, Catherine Chan. 94 mins
Triads, Russian mobsters, cops and everyone else in New York falls foul of Statham in another ludicrous but fast-moving actioner.
Two Years At Sea (U)
(Ben Rivers, 2012, UK) Jake Williams. 90 mins
Extraordinary, otherworldly observation of a modern-day Scottish hermit.
Goodbye First Love (15)
(Mia Hansen-Løve, 2011, Fra/Ger) Lola Créton, Sebastian Urzendowsky. 111 mins
Heartfelt study of a young teen's formative romantic fortunes.
The Lucky One (12A)
(Scott Hicks,...
- 5/4/2012
- by Steve Rose
- The Guardian - Film News
We've all been waiting patiently for a firm release date Juan of the Dead. While sometime in 2012 is nice, we hate being teased. Focus Features dropped us a line today with the date we've been waiting for! Read on!
Directed by Alejandro Brugués, the flick stars Alexis Díaz de Villegas. Focus World, the unique digital distribution initiative owned and operated by Focus Features, will release the movie on August 14th to iVOD and VOD, along with DVD and other formats.
Juan de los Muertos, as it's known in its homeland, is a co-production among Spain, Mexico, and Cuba budgeted at 1.3 million Euros.
Synopsis
Juan is a typical forty-year-old slacker. One day Havana begins to fill up with zombies. Juan decides that the best way to cope with it is to prosper. "Juan of the dead killed their loved ones" is his slogan, and his mission is to help people get...
Directed by Alejandro Brugués, the flick stars Alexis Díaz de Villegas. Focus World, the unique digital distribution initiative owned and operated by Focus Features, will release the movie on August 14th to iVOD and VOD, along with DVD and other formats.
Juan de los Muertos, as it's known in its homeland, is a co-production among Spain, Mexico, and Cuba budgeted at 1.3 million Euros.
Synopsis
Juan is a typical forty-year-old slacker. One day Havana begins to fill up with zombies. Juan decides that the best way to cope with it is to prosper. "Juan of the dead killed their loved ones" is his slogan, and his mission is to help people get...
- 5/3/2012
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
It seems every country wants a piece of zombie-film action and as new Cuban zombie satire Juan of the Dead proves, this well-worn genre is showing no signs of dying out
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Zombie films are becoming like burrito chains, or Olympic games: every nation's got to have one. Since the neo-zombie renaissance begun in earnest by Danny Boyle's 28 Days Later (2002), we've had American zombies (the return of George A Romero; the Dawn of the Dead remake; The Walking Dead), London-commuter zombies (Shaun of the Dead), Spanish zombies (Rec), Thai zombies (Sars Wars), Serbian zombies (Zone of the Dead) and Taiwanese zombies (the forthcoming Zombie 108). This week sees the arrival in UK cinemas of the Cuban incarnation, in Alejandro Brugués's zomcom Juan of the Dead.
They pop up everywhere; they show...
• What global box-office stories would you like to see in After Hollywood? Let us know in the comments below
Zombie films are becoming like burrito chains, or Olympic games: every nation's got to have one. Since the neo-zombie renaissance begun in earnest by Danny Boyle's 28 Days Later (2002), we've had American zombies (the return of George A Romero; the Dawn of the Dead remake; The Walking Dead), London-commuter zombies (Shaun of the Dead), Spanish zombies (Rec), Thai zombies (Sars Wars), Serbian zombies (Zone of the Dead) and Taiwanese zombies (the forthcoming Zombie 108). This week sees the arrival in UK cinemas of the Cuban incarnation, in Alejandro Brugués's zomcom Juan of the Dead.
They pop up everywhere; they show...
- 5/1/2012
- by Phil Hoad
- The Guardian - Film News
Cuba gets its first zombie horror film in Juan Of The Dead. Here’s our review of a fun, blackly comic indie satire...
Fast zombies, slow zombies, Nazi zombies, pet zombies, zombie sheep, zombies from space – truly new ideas for undead movies, you might think, are in short supply But while the mechanics of the zombie movie are now familiar to all but the most casual moviegoer - “You’ve got to shoot ’em in the head”, and so forth – it’s when the genre’s used as pure satire that it retains its power to amuse and mesmerise.
Writer and director Alejandro Brugués’ Juan Of The Dead doesn’t bring anything radically new to the walking dead genre, but in locating the basic template to Havana, Cuba, it immediately finds ways of surprising and shocking its audience. This isn’t to say that Juan is at all scary, however; like Shaun Of The Dead,...
Fast zombies, slow zombies, Nazi zombies, pet zombies, zombie sheep, zombies from space – truly new ideas for undead movies, you might think, are in short supply But while the mechanics of the zombie movie are now familiar to all but the most casual moviegoer - “You’ve got to shoot ’em in the head”, and so forth – it’s when the genre’s used as pure satire that it retains its power to amuse and mesmerise.
Writer and director Alejandro Brugués’ Juan Of The Dead doesn’t bring anything radically new to the walking dead genre, but in locating the basic template to Havana, Cuba, it immediately finds ways of surprising and shocking its audience. This isn’t to say that Juan is at all scary, however; like Shaun Of The Dead,...
- 5/1/2012
- Den of Geek
There's no doubt about it ... everything we've seen from Juan of the Dead thus far has been pretty bitchin'. Except for the one-sheets, which have been kind of generic. Well then. Problem solved! Dig the new eye candy!
Directed by Alejandro Brugués, the flick stars Alexis Díaz de Villegas. Focus World, the unique digital distribution initiative owned and operated by Focus Features, will release the movie later in 2012 to iVOD and VOD, along with DVD and other formats.
Juan de los Muertos, as it's known in its homeland, is a co-production among Spain, Mexico, and Cuba budgeted at 1.3 million Euros.
Synopsis
Juan is a typical forty-year-old slacker. One day Havana begins to fill up with zombies. Juan decides that the best way to cope with it is to prosper. "Juan of the dead killed their loved ones" is his slogan, and his mission is to help people get rid of...
Directed by Alejandro Brugués, the flick stars Alexis Díaz de Villegas. Focus World, the unique digital distribution initiative owned and operated by Focus Features, will release the movie later in 2012 to iVOD and VOD, along with DVD and other formats.
Juan de los Muertos, as it's known in its homeland, is a co-production among Spain, Mexico, and Cuba budgeted at 1.3 million Euros.
Synopsis
Juan is a typical forty-year-old slacker. One day Havana begins to fill up with zombies. Juan decides that the best way to cope with it is to prosper. "Juan of the dead killed their loved ones" is his slogan, and his mission is to help people get rid of...
- 4/30/2012
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
The only thing more fun than zombies themselves is finding wondrous and imaginative ways to dispose of the hungry ghouls. In this latest clip from Juan of the Dead, we get a taste of the mayhem to come. Check it out!
Directed by Alejandro Brugués, the flick stars Alexis Díaz de Villegas. Focus World, the unique digital distribution initiative owned and operated by Focus Features, will release the movie later in 2012 to iVOD and VOD, along with DVD and other formats.
Juan de los Muertos, as it's known in its homeland, is a co-production among Spain, Mexico, and Cuba budgeted at 1.3 million Euros.
Synopsis
Juan is a typical forty-year-old slacker. One day Havana begins to fill up with zombies. Juan decides that the best way to cope with it is to prosper. "Juan of the dead killed their loved ones" is his slogan, and his mission is to help people...
Directed by Alejandro Brugués, the flick stars Alexis Díaz de Villegas. Focus World, the unique digital distribution initiative owned and operated by Focus Features, will release the movie later in 2012 to iVOD and VOD, along with DVD and other formats.
Juan de los Muertos, as it's known in its homeland, is a co-production among Spain, Mexico, and Cuba budgeted at 1.3 million Euros.
Synopsis
Juan is a typical forty-year-old slacker. One day Havana begins to fill up with zombies. Juan decides that the best way to cope with it is to prosper. "Juan of the dead killed their loved ones" is his slogan, and his mission is to help people...
- 4/26/2012
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
Great news coming out today for all of you deadheads that are looking forward to seeing the Cuban horror comedy import Juan of the Dead. Outsider Pictures has acquired the international hit from Guadalajara-based international film sales and distribution company Latinofusion for theatrical distribution in the United States.
In addition, Juan of the Dead will be screened as part of the Gala Series at the upcoming Miami International Film Festival, which runs March 2–11, 2012; this will be the first theatrical screening of the film under the Outsider Pictures banner. Director Alejandro Brugués, actor Alexis Díaz de Villegas, and Outsider Pictures and Latinofusion executives are scheduled to attend the screening during Miff.
Focus World, the unique digital distribution initiative owned and operated by Focus Features, will release the movie later in 2012 to iVOD and VOD, along with DVD and other formats.
Juan de los Muertos, as it's known in its homeland, is a co-production among Spain,...
In addition, Juan of the Dead will be screened as part of the Gala Series at the upcoming Miami International Film Festival, which runs March 2–11, 2012; this will be the first theatrical screening of the film under the Outsider Pictures banner. Director Alejandro Brugués, actor Alexis Díaz de Villegas, and Outsider Pictures and Latinofusion executives are scheduled to attend the screening during Miff.
Focus World, the unique digital distribution initiative owned and operated by Focus Features, will release the movie later in 2012 to iVOD and VOD, along with DVD and other formats.
Juan de los Muertos, as it's known in its homeland, is a co-production among Spain,...
- 1/27/2012
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
Outsider Pictures today announced the acquisition of the international hit Juan Of The Dead, from Guadalajara-based international film sales and distribution company Latinofusion, for Us theatrical distribution in the United States. Juan of the Dead will be screened as part of MIFFs Gala series at the upcoming Festival, March 2 11, 2012, and will be the first theatrical screening of the film under the Outsider Pictures banner. Director Alejandro Brugués, actor Alexis Díaz de Villegas, and Outsider Pictures and Latinofusion executives are scheduled to attend the screening. Focus World, the unique digital distribution initiative owned and operated by Focus Features, will release the movie later in 2012 to Est, iVOD and VOD, along with DVD and other formats. "After zombies take over Havana, Juan (Díaz de Villegas) and his friends decide to conquer the marauding undead, reported by the government as being unruly Americans continuing their quest of undermining the regime."...
- 1/27/2012
- bloody-disgusting.com
The zombie wave is still showing no signs of slowing down. In fact, it's going more mainstream. When you consider that one of the hit shows on television right now is a drama set during the zombie apolcaypse and it's breaking viewership records for its broadcaster, it's no wonder that the walking dead aren't slowing down their march on entertainment.
One new zombie film that will make its way to cinema screens in 2012 is Juan of the Dead, the one and currently only Cuban-made zombie movie. Directed by Alejandro Brugues and starring Alexis Díaz de Villegas as the Juan referenced in the film's title, the movie mixes horror, comedy and political commentary in equal doses, just like that other movie with the similar sounding title, Dawn of the Dead.
Juan of the Dead starts out shortly after the dead begin getting up and walking around Havana. While the populace are frightened of the zombies,...
One new zombie film that will make its way to cinema screens in 2012 is Juan of the Dead, the one and currently only Cuban-made zombie movie. Directed by Alejandro Brugues and starring Alexis Díaz de Villegas as the Juan referenced in the film's title, the movie mixes horror, comedy and political commentary in equal doses, just like that other movie with the similar sounding title, Dawn of the Dead.
Juan of the Dead starts out shortly after the dead begin getting up and walking around Havana. While the populace are frightened of the zombies,...
- 1/3/2012
- by Patrick Sauriol
- Corona's Coming Attractions
They say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, and while we don’t really know who they are exactly one thing is clear. They’re probably bilingual. Edgar Wright’s Shaun of the Dead certainly wasn’t the first horror comedy to spoof the zombie genre (it’s not even the best… Return of the Living Dead has that honor), but Wright’s film has a well earned cultural cache thanks to a smartly funny script, energetic direction, and a charismatic pair of lead actors. It’s definitely not a bad place to start when setting out to make your country’s first zombie film. Especially when that country is Cuba. Juan (Alexis Díaz de Villegas) is a lazy man. His lack of drive and ambition have cost him a marriage and distanced him from his grown daughter, but he still finds little desire to do more each day beyond drinking, fishing...
- 10/13/2011
- by Rob Hunter
- FilmSchoolRejects.com
Juan Of The Dead
Written and directed by Alejandro Brugués
2011, Cuba / Spain
Juan of the Dead is a Cuban horror comedy. For those keeping track, that doesn’t ever happen. In fact, it’s a huge testament to director Alejandro Brugués’ commitment to and love of the horror genre that this film even was made. The fact that it is enormously fun and disarmingly smart is astounding. But what sets Juan of the Dead apart is its ability to convey a joy of filmmaking that far too many low budget horror (or anything) films can only coldly counterfeit. Each frame describes Brugués’s excitement at the history and possibility of the form, and when the plotting lags or the action stumbles, it is this elementary quality that carries the film.
Juan (Alexis Díaz de Villegas) is an aging slacker who has watched his life slip by and his family emigrate.
Written and directed by Alejandro Brugués
2011, Cuba / Spain
Juan of the Dead is a Cuban horror comedy. For those keeping track, that doesn’t ever happen. In fact, it’s a huge testament to director Alejandro Brugués’ commitment to and love of the horror genre that this film even was made. The fact that it is enormously fun and disarmingly smart is astounding. But what sets Juan of the Dead apart is its ability to convey a joy of filmmaking that far too many low budget horror (or anything) films can only coldly counterfeit. Each frame describes Brugués’s excitement at the history and possibility of the form, and when the plotting lags or the action stumbles, it is this elementary quality that carries the film.
Juan (Alexis Díaz de Villegas) is an aging slacker who has watched his life slip by and his family emigrate.
- 9/28/2011
- by Emmet Duff
- SoundOnSight
Other than its title, Juan of the Dead only has one thing in common with George Romero's films and Shaun of the Dead: zombies. Dawn of the Dead is a subtle social message wrapped in a violent horror film, Shaun of the Dead is a romantic comedy with zombies and Juan of the Dead is an overt political statement with a zombie story stuffed in the middle. Director Alejandro Brugués has a lot to say and some very cool zombie effects to say it with, but when the characters are so obviously speaking of issues that aren't on screen, some of the fun of the film is sucked out. After premiering at the Toronto Film Festival, Juan of the Dead had its U.S. Premiere Friday night at Fantastic Fest 2011. Read more after the jump. The film stars with Juan (Alexis Díaz de Villegas) and his friend fishing...
- 9/25/2011
- by Germain Lussier
- Slash Film
Juan of the Dead: A worthwhile addition to the zombie movie genre arrives courtesy of director Alejandro Brugués and his Havana-set horror comedy with the best title at Tiff. Its politics reference George Romero, while the buddy humor is sure to remind you of Simon Pegg and Nick Frost, but Juan earns admittance due to its nimble blend of irreverence, guts, and honor. When a typical outbreak seizes the capital city, a group of five survivors led by the titular Juan (Alexis Díaz de Villegas) band together to not only stay alive, they look to make a profit by becoming a team of for-hire killers. In a good twist, the walking dead aren’t referred to by their commonly known name; instead, they are called “dissidents” by Juan, his buddy Lazaro (Jorge Molina), and their crew (Juan’s daughter, a ladyboy hustler and his muscle-bound protege who faints at...
- 9/17/2011
- by arno
- IMDb Blog - All the Latest
Juan of the Dead, set in contemporary Cuba and satirising social mores of Castro years, to get international release this summer
Mysterious attacks break out across the island, leaving the victims disfigured and drenched in blood. The government and state media blame Us-backed dissidents and assure the population the situation is under control.
But as the attacks spread, Juan, a fortysomething loafer in Havana, identifies the true culprit – a plague of zombies – and does what Cubans traditionally do in times of crisis: becomes a capitalist. He sets up a business, Juan of the Dead, and makes a quick profit ridding customers of infected loved ones by bashing, smashing and stomping out their brains.
Welcome to the world of Cuba's first feature-length horror film in half a century, a gore-filled black comedy which satirises social mores in the twilight of Castro rule.
"It makes observations about who we are," Alejandro Brugués,...
Mysterious attacks break out across the island, leaving the victims disfigured and drenched in blood. The government and state media blame Us-backed dissidents and assure the population the situation is under control.
But as the attacks spread, Juan, a fortysomething loafer in Havana, identifies the true culprit – a plague of zombies – and does what Cubans traditionally do in times of crisis: becomes a capitalist. He sets up a business, Juan of the Dead, and makes a quick profit ridding customers of infected loved ones by bashing, smashing and stomping out their brains.
Welcome to the world of Cuba's first feature-length horror film in half a century, a gore-filled black comedy which satirises social mores in the twilight of Castro rule.
"It makes observations about who we are," Alejandro Brugués,...
- 4/20/2011
- by Rory Carroll
- The Guardian - Film News
Juan of the Dead PosterJuan of the Dead is a film from Cuba with Alejandro Brugues (Personal Belongings) at the helm. The film involves a new revolution in Cuba, one involving fighting the undead! Alexis Diaz de Villegas steps in as the hero slacker who hopes to make Cuba free once again. The film is one of Cuba's most expensive at $2.7 million and the film has a release date goal of 2011. So, here is hoping the film makes it past the American embargo and viewers can enjoy the two comedic trailers inside.
*No synopsis available.
Release: 2011.
Director/writer: Alejandro Brugués.
Cast: Alexis Díaz de Villegas, Jorge Molina, and Jazz Vilá.
The first humourous trailer for Juan of the Dead here:
The second:
Sources:
Juan at Punch Durnk Critics
Juan at Trailer
The English version:
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*No synopsis available.
Release: 2011.
Director/writer: Alejandro Brugués.
Cast: Alexis Díaz de Villegas, Jorge Molina, and Jazz Vilá.
The first humourous trailer for Juan of the Dead here:
The second:
Sources:
Juan at Punch Durnk Critics
Juan at Trailer
The English version:
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- 8/27/2010
- by 28DaysLaterAnalysis@gmail.com (Michael Allen)
- 28 Days Later Analysis
Has the Zomedy sub genre run its course? Cuba thinks not, and they are well on the way to producing a post apocalyptic undead infested comedy horror of their very own, Juan of the Dead and there’s not one but two teaser trailers appeared online to prove it. A Spanish-Cuban co production Juan was written and directed by Alejandro Brugués, and stars Alexis Díaz de Villegas, Jorge Molina, Jazz Vilá and Andros Perugorría. Groan inducing pun of a title aside, the trailers do look good fun, here’s hoping it heads our way soon. Synopsis: Juan is a typical slacker, forty years old. One day Havana begins to fill with zombies. Juan decides that the best way to cope with it is to prosper. "Juan of the dead, kills your loved ones" is his slogan, and its mission is to help people get rid of those infected around them ... for a price.
- 8/19/2010
- 24framespersecond.net
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