Tom and His Zombie Wife
Tom and His Zombie Wife

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Tom and His Zombie Wife

2021
Movie
80 min
English

Tom vows to love and protect his Zombie Wife 'til death do they part. Zombie Wife needs feeding, and Tom must fulfill her needs. Day after day, he risks his life to bring home the bacon that his Zombie Wife craves. They long for their life back: a family who used to sing and dance together. Family is unity, unity is power, and they were, and are, invincible when they dance.

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IMDb6.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes70%
Director: Bill PlymptonGenres: Animation, Comedy, Horror

Plot Summary

Tom, a middle-aged accountant, is unhappy in his marriage to his wealthy wife, Marge. On their anniversary, Tom wishes he could be with his younger mistress, but instead, Marge dies and is resurrected as a zombie. Tom must now navigate his newfound relationship with his undead wife, who possesses a voracious appetite for brains and a surprisingly intact sense of humor.

Critical Reception

Bill Plympton's 'Tom and His Zombie Wife' received mixed to positive reviews, with critics often praising its unique animation style and dark humor, though some found the plot to be a bit thin. Audience reception leaned towards appreciation for its unconventional premise and Plympton's signature artistic flair.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its distinct, hand-drawn animation and offbeat humor.

  • Noted for its quirky and unconventional take on marriage and the undead.

  • Some found the narrative less compelling than Plympton's previous works.

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Fun Fact

Bill Plympton is known for being one of the last remaining animators to draw his films entirely by hand, a process that is evident in the unique texture and fluidity of 'Tom and His Zombie Wife'.

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