Romeo & Juliet vs. The Living Dead

Romeo & Juliet vs. The Living Dead

2009 · 84 min · ★ 6.0 · Comedy, Horror, Romance

When Juliet, of noble Capulet birth, falls madly in love with Romeo, a zombie, the streets of fair Verona explode in an ancient feud. As the star crossed lovers struggle to overcome the prejudice toward their unholy union, Juliet's best friend Mercutio fights to win her heart back from Romeo's rotting grasp. As this timeless tragedy unfolds into a fresh new comedy, Mercutio finds that he may have to choose between Juliet's happiness and his own life.

Directed by Ryan Denmark · Written by Jason Witter

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