Movie

My Boyfriend's Back

1993 · 85 min

A goofy, good-natured zombie romp that mixes gross-out gags with sweet teen romance and a few knowing winks.

Tagline: A comedy that proves true love never dies.
Overview: Missy McCloud is the most beautiful girl in school and Johnny Dingle has been in love with her for years. One night, as Johnny tries to stop an armed robbery and save Missy from danger, he's killed, but resurrected as a zombie not long after. Now, with the help of his mentor, self-proclaimed Zombie Expert Maggie, Johnny must control his flesh-eating urges while trying to win the heart of Missy.
How it feels: Light, whimsical, campy and satirical. Brisk and easy to follow.
About: Love, coming-of-age, identity, family
Content: Mild violence, gore, sexual content and language.
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Tone: lightstrength 3 of 3
whimsicalstrength 2 of 3
campystrength 2 of 3
satiricalstrength 2 of 3
Pacing: brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: love
coming-of-age
identity
family
death
Places: small town
school
Era: contemporary
Audience: teen
Form: None
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex mild