Synopsis
The "true" story of what really became of Elvis Presley. We find Elvis as an elderly resident in an East Texas rest home, who switched identities with an Elvis impersonator years before his "death," then missed his chance to switch back. He must team up with JFK and fight an ancient Egyptian mummy for the souls of their fellow residents.
Bubba Ho-tep (2002) is a 1h 32min comedy feature film by Don Coscarelli. The "true" story of what really became of Elvis Presley. Selected for Celluloid Screams Horror Film Festival (2022).
Key facts
Cast
Bruce Campbell, Ossie Davis, Ella Joyce, Heidi Marnhout, Bob Ivy, Edith Jefferson, Larry Pennell, Reggie Bannister
Original language
English
First release
June 9, 2002 (Canada)
Production companies
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Home video distributors
MGM Home Entertainment
Setting
Texas
Crew
Screenplay
Don Coscarelli
Producer
Don Coscarelli, Jason R. Savage, Mark Wooding, Ronnie Truss
Cinematography
Adam Janeiro
Editing
Donald Milne, Scott J. Gill
Music
Brian Tyler
Special makeup effects
Greg Nicotero, Jason Collins, Melanie Tooker
Trailer
Stills
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Festival History
- Celluloid Screams Horror Film Festival 2022
- Fangoria Chainsaw Awards 2004 generic ★ Best Limited Release
- Fantasy Filmfest 2003 generic - Official Selection
Titles
| Original title | Bubba Ho-tep | |
| Alternate title | Bubbahotep |
VHS & home video releases
| VHS | MGM Home Entertainment (cat. no. 1006460) | 2004 |
Soundtracks
| Vinyl LP | Bubba Ho-Tep (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) - Brian Tyler, Gary L. Krause (2004) | 2 releases, 2025: Waxwork Records |
| CD | Bubba Ho-Tep (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) - Brian Tyler, Gary L. Krause (2004) | 1 release, 2004: Silver Sphere |
Releases & classifications
| Theatrical | Canada | June 9, 2002 |
| Theatrical | United States | June 9, 2002 |
| Theatrical | Germany | February 26, 2004 |
| Theatrical | United Kingdom | October 8, 2004 |
| Theatrical | France | February 15, 2006 |
| Classification | Germany | 16 |
| Classification | United Kingdom | 15 |
| Classification | United States | R |
Versions & editions
| Home video VHS | 2004 1006460 | |
| Home video | Spain | June 7, 2006 |
| Home video | France | September 20, 2006 |
| Home video | France | April 7, 2010 |
| Home video | France | January 22, 2025 |
Full credits
| Director | Don Coscarelli |
| Cast | Bruce Campbell (Elvis Presley / Sebastian Haff), Ossie Davis (John F. "Jack" Kennedy), Ella Joyce (The Nurse), Heidi Marnhout (Callie Thomas), Bob Ivy (Bubba Ho-tep), Edith Jefferson (Elderly Woman), Larry Pennell (Kemosabe), Reggie Bannister (Rest Home Administrator), Daniel Roebuck (Hearse Driver), Daniel Schweiger (Hearse Driver), Harrison Young (Elvis' Roommate), Linda Flammer (Room Nurse), Cean Okada (Attending Nurse), Solange Morand (Iron Lung Lady), Karen Placencia (Baby), Bruce Rawitz (TV Announcer), Joseph Primero (Janitor), Chuck Williams (Elvis' Boy), Timothy E. Goodwin (Elvis' Boy), James Maley (Elvis' Boy), Blaine Tyler (Elvis' Boy), Steve Kassel (Sebastian's Band, Drums), Damon Carruesco (Sebastian's Band, Guitar), Lief Frederick (Sebastian's Band, Bass), Danny Crossen (Sebastian's Band, Keyboards), Gigi Bannister (Trailer Park Gal), Emily Wengel (Trailer Park Gal), Naveed Mahboobian (Egyptian Guard), Omid Naimi (Egyptian Guard), Joseph C. Boulder (Lunch Room Folks), Virginia Brown (Lunch Room Folks), Celia Gill (Lunch Room Folks), Harvey Flammer (Lunch Room Folks), Sylvia Flammer (Lunch Room Folks), Ruth Hansen (Lunch Room Folks), Mary Rose Waken (Lunch Room Folks), Natasha Kurtz (Vintage Picture Model), Avery Taylor (Vintage Picture Model), Nadia Angelini (Vintage Picture Model) |
| Screenplay | Don Coscarelli |
| Story | Joe R. Lansdale |
| Producer | Don Coscarelli, Jason R. Savage, Mark Wooding, Ronnie Truss |
| Executive producer | Dac Coscarelli |
| Cinematography | Adam Janeiro |
| Editing | Donald Milne, Scott J. Gill |
| Music | Brian Tyler |
| Production design | Daniel Vecchione |
| Special makeup effects | Greg Nicotero, Jason Collins, Melanie Tooker |
| Visual effects | David Hartman, Michael T. Smith |
| Sound | Paul Menichini |
| Costumes | Shelley Kay |
Additional data: TMDB.
Source: Cinémathèque québécoise, linked catalogue data (CC BY 4.0)
