Queens of the Dead

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Queens of the Dead

2025

1h 39m

Horror

Comedy

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Drag queens and club kids battle zombies craving brains during their drag show in Brooklyn, putting personal conflicts aside to utilize their distinct abilities against the undead threat.

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Setting the stage to slay all day, Tina Romero's feature debut is a glowing zombie-fest filled with humor and heart, proving that there's more than enough room in the genre for these Queens of the Dead.

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Joshua Rothkopf

Los Angeles Times

Oct 27

Anyone who appreciates horror should find something to smile at here.

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Brandon Yu

New York Times

Oct 24

It’s all meant to be viewed through the lens of camp, that increasingly diluted and all-too-broad category that here feels more like an excuse for the film’s flat construction than an aesthetic approach.

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William Bibbiani

TheWrap

Oct 24

Zomb-ay, you stay.

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Vicky Lawrence

Starburst

Mar 9

4/5

Queens of the Dead boasts some great performances, and gives the stage to queer actors like Katy O’Brian and Jaquel Spivey. Though we believe they could’ve gone a bit further with it, it showcases some great kills and gore.

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Sharai Bohannon

A Nightmare On Fierce Street Podcast

Mar 6

4/5

Tina Romero carries her dad's legacy forward while making it completely her own. This is a fun, touching, and cool zombie flick that is one of the few in recent years to understand the zombie assignment.

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Nicholas Bell

Fish Jelly Films (YouTube)

Dec 30

1/5

Celebrating something like Queens of the Dead from director Tina Romero, a film harnessing all the sycophantic charms of Drag Race flavored frivolity more than it does the subversive zombie legacy of her iconic father's filmography...

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Jason B

Oct 29

Funny, well acted, enjoyable time!

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christopher b

Oct 26

This film was a lot of fun!

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jesse v

Oct 26

you got the recipe for an anthesis of a non serious zombie movie: new York, rats, drag queens, a "straight white" guy from Stanton island, a theater (where most of the movie takes place), and social media craze. Not one scene more than 15 seconds can have a serious undertone.

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Donut Dough

Oct 25

Haven’t had this much fun at the movies in a long time. I cannot wait to see what’s next from Tina Romero. Loved all the nods to her father’s work as well. Also loved the fact they used some of the Day of the Dead score. This was everything I wanted it to be. Go see this.

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Brett B

Oct 24

Still better than Zombie Strippers

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MB C

@MB.Cinema 6d

What starts as a stylish and chaotic premise quickly loses direction between horror and comedy. The film struggles to balance tones, delivering neither genuine scares nor effective humor. Despite its vibrant visuals and energetic setting, the characters feel underdeveloped and emotionally shallow. Attempts at deeper themes about identity and chosen family come off as forced and superficial. Ultimately, it’s a loud but empty experience that wastes a promising idea on weak execution.

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Synopsis

Drag queens and club kids battle zombies craving brains during their drag show in Brooklyn, putting personal conflicts aside to utilize their distinct abilities against the undead threat.

Director: Tina Romero
Producer: Matt Miller, Natalie Metzger, Matt Miller
Screenwriter: Tina Romero, Erin Judge
Distributor: Independent Film Company
Production Co: Vanishing Angle
Genre: Horror, Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Oct 24, 2025, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 11, 2025
Box Office (Gross USA): $112.7K
Runtime: 1h 39m