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Queer Zombie Comedy 'Queens of the Dead' Hits Theaters!

10/23/2025

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Queens of the Dead is a Brooklyn-set queer zombie apocalypse comedy directed by Tina Romero, daughter of George A. Romero.
The film features a diverse cast, including Katy O’Brian, Margaret Cho, and Nina West, portraying club kids and drag Queens.
The story blends campy humor with themes of queer solidarity as characters navigate conflicts while facing the undead.
It opens in theaters this week, offering a unique take on the zombie genre.

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Story summary

Queens of the Dead is a Brooklyn-set queer zombie apocalypse comedy directed by Tina Romero, daughter of George A. Romero.
The film features a diverse cast, including Katy O’Brian, Margaret Cho, and Nina West, portraying club kids and drag Queens.
The story blends campy humor with themes of queer solidarity as characters navigate conflicts while facing the undead.
It opens in theaters this week, offering a unique take on the zombie genre.