Burying the Ex (2014)

Burying the Ex is a cheeky love letter to classic creature features, the kind of horror-comedy that knows exactly how silly it is and leans in with a grin. Joe Dante brings a B-movie spirit that feels handmade and affectionate, mixing gags and gore with the warm glow of old-school horror homages rather than slick modern cynicism. The vibe is light, playful, and macabre in equal measure, turning relationship anxiety into undead slapstick without getting mean-spirited. If you like your scares served with a wink, and you’ve ever wished romantic comedies had more zombies, this one’s an easy, enjoyable date night—though viewers craving serious horror or subtle comedy may find it a bit broad.

Burying the Ex is clearly aiming for a cheeky horror-comedy twist on the “can’t quit your ex” problem, with Joe Dante trying to blend zombie schlock and rom-com awkwardness. The issue is that the jokes often land with a thud, the plot feels like a familiar sketch stretched too thin, and the whole thing can come off oddly dated in how it handles its relationship dynamics. If you’re expecting the sharp, inventive energy of Dante’s best work or a genuinely funny zombie romp, this will likely feel weak and cliché. Still, there are a few fun creature-feature moments and committed performances that might satisfy you if you’re very forgiving and just want a lightweight, low-stakes genre mash-up.