Fans of cult movies would no doubt no the name of Joe Dante. Of course, the director is best known for directing Gremlins and its sequel, but between movies like The ‘Burbs and his work on Trailers From Hell, the director has been a mainstay in the horror genre even when making departures into films for younger audiences. Now we have the trailer for Burying the Ex, Dante’s first film since 2009’s The Hole. While I’m undoubtedly excited to see the film, I can’t tell if the humor of the film will be as broad as portrayed in the trailer. Starring Anton Yelchin as a guy trying to get over his ex, Alexandria Daddario is the new love interest, and Ashley Green is the ex from beyond. I guess some relationships just won’t die.
Burying the Ex opens in theaters on June 19th, 2015.
The official synopsis for Burying the Ex:
BURYING THE EX follows Max (Anton Yelchin), an all-around nice guy, and his overbearing but incredibly beautiful girlfriend, Evelyn (Ashely Greene). Their relationship takes a nosedive after they decide to move in together and Evelyn turns out to be a controlling, manipulative nightmare. Max realizes it’s time to call it quits, but there’s just one problem: he’s too afraid to break up with her. Fate steps in when Evelyn is involved in a freak accident and dies, leaving Max single and ready to mingle. Several weeks later, he has a chance encounter with Olivia (Alexandra Daddario), a cute and spirited girl who just might be his soul mate. But that same night, Evelyn returns from the grave as a dirt-smeared Zombie and she’s determined to live happily ever after with Max …even if that means turning him into one of the undead.
