Bubba Ho-Tep Recognized Among the Most Unique Horror Movies of All Time

The pairing of Bruce Campbell & Ossie Davis was legendary!

Great news, Bubba Ho-Tep fans! Collider has included our beloved cult classic in their ranking of the 10 Most Unique Horror Movies of All Time, placing it at #7 on the list.

Bubba Ho-tep was recently ranked by Collider as one of the Top 10 Most Unique Horror Films of All Times

In their November 2025 feature, writer Brad LaCour highlights what makes Bubba Ho-Tep stand out in the horror landscape. The article emphasizes that despite its seemingly absurd premise, the film is far from a parody. Instead, it borrows from multiple genres while making meaningful statements about aging and regret.

TCB to Collider for ranking Bubba Ho-tep as one of the 10 most unique horror films of all time!

The recognition specifically calls out the performances of Bruce Campbell and Ossie Davis, commending how they ground the material with understated and emotionally rich portrayals. This has always been one of the film's greatest strengths: taking a wild concept and treating it with genuine heart and sincerity.

Bubba Ho-Tep finds itself ranked alongside legendary films including Alfred Hitchcock's Psycho, Wes Craven's A Nightmare on Elm Street, and David Lynch's Eraserhead. Twenty-three years after its release, the film continues to find new audiences and earn recognition from critics and horror enthusiasts alike.

You can read the complete Collider article here to see the full list.