I asked that question and I guess either nobody had heard of the film or nobody cared (or everybody hates my handle!). The more I look for info on it, the less new stuff I find. I heard filming is complete, but it hasn't been released yet.
The plot (penned by Joe Lansdale) sounds really cool: an aging Elvis (Bruce) with penis cancer battles a soul-sucking mummy, with help from a guy who thinks he's JFK. It's also directed by Don Coscarelli of Phantasm fame.
BTW, the interview was not that bad -- I learned a few (very few) things I didn't know from his book. But you really have to get it firsthand to appreciate how funny the guy is. Maybe this is a mistake, but here's his personal email address: BCACT(at)aol.com. I hear he answers most mail personally. He's also got a pretty good website www.bruce-campbell.com.
I asked him the same question at a book signing about Ace Ventura. "Has Jim Carrey ever acknowledeged you as an influence?"
His reply: 'I dont play that game. It's not worth trying to blame someone for stealing from you.' That guy is so cool.
He was also unbelievably funny. He invited the audience to ask insulting questions and had a witty comeback for every one. He turned his back at one point and invited everyone to shout out the movies that made them want their money back. There were a lot of them (Maniac Cop 2, Moontrap, Sundown) and I don't blame him for any of them. Bruce's charisma is a good reason to watch a bad movie.
I haven't seen any news of it on your site or anything current anywhere else since July.
I know you've said "independent films aren't released, they escape", but come on! Isn't there a chance it will get some funding for distribution some time soon?
It sounded really cool when you described it at your book signing--an aging penis-cancer-stricken Elvis battles a soul-sucking mummy with help from a guy who thinks he's JFK. I searched google and found a wordy, but informative writeup at Aint It Cool News.
And why isn't there any mention of Bubba Hotep on your site? Doesn't it merit a mention in your filmography section? It makes me wonder if there are any other indie films that you might deny existence of.
BTW, I was the guy at the signing in Portland, OR with the Jim Carrey question ("Evil Dead vs. Ace Ventura, who's ripping off whom?"). Congratulations on getting a part in one of his movies;)
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I asked that question and I guess either nobody had heard of the film or nobody cared (or everybody hates my handle!). The more I look for info on it, the less new stuff I find. I heard filming is complete, but it hasn't been released yet.
The plot (penned by Joe Lansdale) sounds really cool: an aging Elvis (Bruce) with penis cancer battles a soul-sucking mummy, with help from a guy who thinks he's JFK. It's also directed by Don Coscarelli of Phantasm fame.
BTW, the interview was not that bad -- I learned a few (very few) things I didn't know from his book. But you really have to get it firsthand to appreciate how funny the guy is. Maybe this is a mistake, but here's his personal email address: BCACT(at)aol.com. I hear he answers most mail personally. He's also got a pretty good website www.bruce-campbell.com.
I asked him the same question at a book signing about Ace Ventura. "Has Jim Carrey ever acknowledeged you as an influence?"
His reply: 'I dont play that game. It's not worth trying to blame someone for stealing from you.' That guy is so cool.
He was also unbelievably funny. He invited the audience to ask insulting questions and had a witty comeback for every one. He turned his back at one point and invited everyone to shout out the movies that made them want their money back. There were a lot of them (Maniac Cop 2, Moontrap, Sundown) and I don't blame him for any of them. Bruce's charisma is a good reason to watch a bad movie.
I haven't seen any news of it on your site or anything current anywhere else since July.
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I know you've said "independent films aren't released, they escape", but come on! Isn't there a chance it will get some funding for distribution some time soon?
It sounded really cool when you described it at your book signing--an aging penis-cancer-stricken Elvis battles a soul-sucking mummy with help from a guy who thinks he's JFK. I searched google and found a wordy, but informative writeup at Aint It Cool News.
And why isn't there any mention of Bubba Hotep on your site? Doesn't it merit a mention in your filmography section? It makes me wonder if there are any other indie films that you might deny existence of.
BTW, I was the guy at the signing in Portland, OR with the Jim Carrey question ("Evil Dead vs. Ace Ventura, who's ripping off whom?"). Congratulations on getting a part in one of his movies