Juan of the Dead
dir. Alejandro Brugués · 2011
Juan is a slacker in Havana, struggling to reconnect with his daughter as a zombie apocalypse unfolds around them. The film juxtaposes absurd humor with the grim realities of survival, creating a unique blend of comedy and horror that reflects on societal issues. Watching it feels like a rollercoaster ride through chaos, where laughter and dread coexist in a vibrant Cuban backdrop.
Juan is a slacker trying to reconnect with his daughter, who plans to rejoin her mother in Miami. Lazaro, Juan's friend, is trying to connect with his own son, a persistent womanizer. They begin to notice that locals are "going crazy", killing people and eating their flesh, and the recently deceased are returning to life. The Cuban government and the media claim that the zombies are dissidents revolting against the government. Juan starts a business to profit off of killing the zombies, but the group may soon find their own lives at risk.
