Drag Queens vs. Zombies? ‘Queens of the Dead’ Trailer Slays with Brains, Gags & Gore

By: Michael Jacobs, Senior Editor | JRL CHARTS Movie Trailers

LAS VEGAS — (July 19, 2025) — Drag queens, club kids, and the walking dead collide in Queens of the Dead (2025), a riotously queer horror-comedy whose official trailer has just dropped—and it’s bloody fabulous.

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Starring Cheyenne Jackson, Riki Lindhome, and Katy O’Brian, this outrageous genre-bending spectacle takes place during a drag show in Brooklyn that’s abruptly interrupted by a zombie outbreak. As the undead crash the runway, heels turn into weapons and wigs fly while rival queens must put aside their shade to survive the night.

Starring Cheyenne Jackson, Riki Lindhome, and Katy O’Brian, this outrageous genre-bending spectacle takes place during a drag show in Brooklyn that’s abruptly interrupted by a zombie outbreak. As the undead crash the runway, heels turn into weapons and wigs fly while rival queens must put aside their shade to survive the night.

Queens of the Dead is directed by Tina Romero, daughter of the legendary “Godfather of Zombies,” George A. Romero—a passing of the bloody torch that has horror fans buzzing. The North American rights have been snapped up by Independent Film Company (formerly IFC) and Shudder, setting the stage for a high-profile queer horror release later this year.

“We wanted to make a horror film that was unapologetically gay, loud, and campy,” said Romero. “This isn’t your typical zombie flick—it’s drag meets disaster movie, with heart and high heels.”

Queens of the Dead promises epic lip-sync battles, drag-to-death combat, and a pulse-pounding soundtrack to match the blood splatter. From cheeky dialogue to choreographed zombie-slaying, the trailer is already turning heads on social media.

PRODUCTION CREDITS:

Director: Tina Romero
Screenwriter: Tina Romer, Erin Judge
Cinematographer: Shannon Madden
Composer: Blitz Berlin
Editor: Aden Hakimi

Executive Producers:
Tina Romero, Jennifer Chalikian, J Clifford Forrest, Liz Liguori, Carole Baraton, Yohann Comte, Pierre Mazars, Pauline Boucheny Pinon, Patrick Fischer, Jonathan Feuer, Valerie Steinberg, Voxel Renaissance Films, Lindsey Helms, Joel Nevells, Mali Elfman

Producer:
Matt Miller, Natalie Metzer

About the Cast

Cheyenne Jackson – Known for American Horror Story and Call Me Kat, he brings heart and high notes to his role as the club’s MC.
Riki Lindhome – A horror-comedy icon from Knives Out to Another Period, Riki steals every scene.
Katy O’Brian – Recently seen in Love Lies Bleeding and The Mandalorian, she’s a queer action force.

Get ready for stilettos, sass, and severed limbs—Queens of the Dead is coming for your funny bone and your brain. Watch the trailer now on JRL CHARTS Movie Trailers!

Final Thoughts

With a Romero at the helm, a drag army on the frontlines, and distribution via Shudder and IFC, Queens of the Dead is shaping up to be a cult classic in the making. The trailer delivers everything horror-comedy fans crave—and then some.

Get ready for stilettos, sass, and severed limbs—Queens of the Dead premieres later this year. Watch the trailer now on JRL CHARTS Movie Trailers!

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