JUAN DE LOS MUERTOS (JUAN OF THE DEAD)

Zombie alert in Cuba! On state television, the murderous undead are quickly identified as dissidents funded and controlled by the US. Juan, a layabout, doesn’t buy the story, however. He senses a business opportunity: he and his quirky crew begin to offer their services as private zombie hitmen. Disguised as a satirical horror comedy, Alejandro Brugués crafts a biting, incisive commentary on the political reality of the socialist island nation. JUAN DE LOS MUERTOS has been described as the first Cuban zombie film – and has achieved cult status.