Queens of the Dead
Seen it?2025 | 101 min | Horror, Comedy
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (84% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh and horror fans. If you loved Shaun of the Dead or Zombieland, start here.
- The mood
- Scary.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 41 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
When a zombie apocalypse breaks out in Brooklyn on the night of a giant warehouse party, an eclectic group of drag queens, club kids, & frenemies must put aside their drama and use their unique skills to fight against the brain-thirsty, scrolling undead.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
84% on Rotten Tomatoes, 68 on Metacritic
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$113K worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 138K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Tina Romero
- Katy O'BrianDre
- Jaquel SpiveySam
- Nina WestGinsey
- Tómas MatosNico
- Quincy Dunn-BakerBarry
- Margaret ChoPops
- Jack HavenKelsey
- Cheyenne JacksonJimmy
- Riki LindhomeLizzy
- Dominique JacksonYasmine