Bubba Ho-Tep: Elvis, a Black JFK, a Mummy and a Nursing Home = Perfect Horror!

An elderly Elvis Presley (Bruce Campbell) and a black man who thinks he's President John F. Kennedy (Ossie Davis) battle a mummy feeding off of the souls of the elderly in the Mud Creek Shady Rest Convalescence Home where they now reside in East Texas. Elvis had switched identities with an Elvis impersonator, Sebastian Haff, years before his "death". 

Sebastian (as Elvis) died before he had a chance to switch back. Jack (Ossie Davis) claims part of his brain is at the White House, they dyed his skin, and Lyndon Johnson is out to kill him but, besides this issue, he's of sound mind. Ho-Tep is an ancient mummy who was stolen and dumped nearby during an accident. These two 20th century legends (Elvis and Kennedy) fight the ancient legend of Ho-Tep.

Based on the Bram Stoker Award nominee short story by cult author Joe R. Lansdale. Directed and screenplay written by Don Coscarelli, who also created "Phantasm".

Great story! It doesn't get any more unique than this! It's all well-organized with no holes that I could find.

Absolutely perfect! The colors, lighting, music, sets, and acting all combine into one great atmosphere. This film is all atmosphere.

Great acting by everyone in the cast. Every character serves a purpose.

Bruce Campbell plays Elvis Presley / Sebastian Haff. What can I say? This role was made for Bruce! He got the voice perfect, his appearance does look like an old Elvis, and he even walked like him in his flashbacks. Bruce plays this as a tired Elvis who's lost his sense of purpose in life. That is, until he battles Ho-Tep, which invigorates him. He proves his acting skills here!

Ossie Davis plays Jack Kennedy, a black man who thinks he's President John F. Kennedy. He's great with his gentle, grandfatherly tone and his many conspiracy theories. You can't help but like this character!

Reggie Bannister plays the Rest Home Administrator. Small role but it's great to see him team up again with Don Coscarelli, with whom he also worked with on "Phantasm".