From 1993’s My Boyfriend’s Back, to 2008’s Warm Bodies, the idea of ‘Zom-rom-coms’ definitely isn’t a new concept…but its not quite a dead one either. And who better to take a whack at it, than ‘B’ master, & all-around fun-maker, Joe Dante (Gremlins, Piranha, The Howling).
“Burying The Ex follows Max (Yelchin), an all-around nice guy, and his overbearing but incredibly beautiful girlfriend, Evelyn (Greene). Their relationship takes a nosedive after they decide to move in together and Evelyn turns out to be a controlling, manipulative nightmare. Max knows it’s time to call it quits, but there’s just one problem: he’s terrified of breaking up with her. Fate steps in when Evelyn is involved in a freak accident and dies, leaving Max single and ready to mingle. Max eventually meets Olivia (Daddario), a cute and spirited girl who just might be his soul mate, only to learn that Evelyn has risen from her grave and is determined to get her boyfriend back…even if that means turning him into one of the undead.” -The Playlist
Being partially crowd funded, & with a major chunk coming from Dante himself, his return to horror should be an interesting one. Packed full of general slapstickery & mundanity of undeath, this is perfect for normies who thought Life After Beth was too “hipster”. Absolutely date night horror.
Burying the Ex will be available on VOD, & have a limited theatrical release on June 19th.
