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Queens of the Dead

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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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Critics Consensus

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. Go to Full Review
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. Go to Full Review
William Bibbiani TheWrap Oct 24
Zomb-ay, you stay. Go to Full Review
Trace Thurman Horror Queers Podcast Nov 17
2/5
In trying to be something for everyone, Queens of the Dead winds up being nothing for anyone. Go to Full Review
Joe Lipsett Horror Queers Podcast Nov 11
2/5
Love the concept, but the execution isn't there. The jokes are a mixed bag, the drama doesn't mix with the comedy, but the biggest issue is the lack of energy in direction and editing. Not helping matters is how much better Slay, Tubi's similar title, is Go to Full Review
BJ Colangelo Fangoria Nov 7
Yet another instance of Katy O’Brian proving that she is one of the most commanding performers currently working today. Go to Full Review
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Jason B Oct 29 Funny, well acted, enjoyable time! See more christopher b Oct 26 This film was a lot of fun! See more 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. See more 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. See more Brett B Oct 24 Still better than Zombie Strippers See more chad D. @Chaddie 1d I thought this was genius, she took the typical inclusion casting concept and flipped it on its head, balanced out by the one stereotype average Joe working guy character, Barry, who has a total chill attitude about his situation among the queens albeit like a fish out of water, and just goes with the flow making a good time of it, they even police his pronouns once and his attitude made the scene funny, but all in all you know what you’re getting into based on the title and it was pretty entertaining. Had to give it a shot because you know, Romero, but I would not call it a zombie flick since the dead weren’t a big part of the story. See more Read all reviews
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Movie Info

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
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