Queens of the Dead

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Jason B Funny, well acted, enjoyable time! Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 10/29/25 Full Review christopher b This film was a lot of fun! Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 10/27/25 Full Review jesse v 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. Rated 1/5 Stars •  Rated 1 out of 5 stars 10/26/25 Full Review Donut Dough 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. Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 10/25/25 Full Review Brett B Still better than Zombie Strippers Rated 2.5/5 Stars •  Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 10/24/25 Full Review TheMovieSearch R Queens of the Dead is one of those films that knows exactly what it wants to be—a campy, over-the-top horror-comedy that’s drenched in drag culture and unapologetically loud about it. The movie takes the “queens” part of its title literally, following a group of drag performers caught in a chaotic night of undead madness. It’s definitely not your typical horror film, and it’s not trying to be. Instead, it leans fully into parody, embracing absurdity and using the horror backdrop as a stage for sass, chaos, and glitter-soaked mayhem. As far as tone goes, this is pure spoof cinema—think Scary Movie meets The Birdcage with a splash of Rocky Horror Picture Show. The humor is broad, silly, and self-aware, which works in its favor at times but also becomes exhausting when the jokes start to overstay their welcome. You can’t take the film seriously, and honestly, that’s the only way to enjoy it. It’s made for a crowd that wants to laugh, not scream, and if you come in expecting scares or tension, you’ll be completely lost. The screenplay, while intentionally ridiculous, still suffers from pacing issues and too many dragged-out (no pun intended) moments. The dialogue is uneven—some lines hit with perfect camp energy, while others just fall flat. The story itself feels more like a string of sketches stitched together rather than a cohesive narrative, and that’s where the film loses some of its punch. Even though the concept of drag queens versus the undead is fun on paper, it’s executed with so much chaotic energy that the film sometimes forgets to tell an actual story. The performances are all over the place. Nina West, one of the most recognizable names in the cast, unfortunately gives a performance that feels forced and overly theatrical, even by the film’s already exaggerated standards. Her presence should’ve elevated the comedy, but instead, it often feels like she’s trying too hard, which throws off the rhythm of certain scenes. Mateo’s performance also feels overblown to the point where it crosses from funny to frustrating—there’s a difference between playing up flamboyance for laughs and leaning into caricature, and he never quite finds the balance. That being said, not everything about Queens of the Dead is a failure. The direction keeps things energetic and visually engaging, and the film never really drags despite its uneven tone. The makeup, costumes, and set designs are vibrant and theatrical, giving the movie an unmistakable personality. It’s clearly made with love for the drag community, even if it occasionally exaggerates or misfires in how it presents that culture to a broader audience. Ultimately, Queens of the Dead is a film that delivers exactly what it promises—nothing more, nothing less. It’s campy, chaotic, and wildly self-indulgent. You’ll either find it hilariously fun or painfully over-the-top, with very little middle ground. It’s not a movie worth seeing in theaters, but if you’re home, glass of wine in hand, and in the mood for something outrageous and mindless, it might give you a few laughs. Just don’t expect to revisit it once the credits roll. Rated 2/5 Stars •  Rated 2 out of 5 stars 10/30/25 Full Review Read all reviews

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