Otto; or, Up with Dead People
2008, English. Directed by Bruce LaBruce.
Is it possible to come back from the dead?
A young zombie named Otto appears on a remote highway. He has no idea where he came from or where he is going. After hitching a ride to Berlin and nesting in an abandoned amusement park, he begins to explore the city. Soon he is discovered by underground filmmaker Medea Yarn, who begins to make a documentary about him with the support of her girlfriend, Hella Bent, and her brother Adolf, who operates the camera. Meanwhile, Medea is still trying to finish Up with Dead People, the epic political-porno-zombie movie that she has been working on for years. She convinces its star, Fritz Fritze, to allow the vulnerable Otto to stay in his guest bedroom. When Otto discovers that he has a wallet that contains information about his past, before he was dead, he begins to remember details about his ex-boyfriend, Rudolf. He arranges to meet him at the schoolyard where they met, with devastating results.
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Where to watch Otto; or, Up with Dead People
Otto; or, Up with Dead People is streaming on Strand Releasing in India.
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Cast & crew
- Bruce LaBruceDirector
- Jey CrisfarOtto
- Katharina KlewinghausMedea Yarn / Lascivious Ballet Dancer #1
- Susanne SachßeHella Bent / Lascivious Ballet Dancer #2
- Marcel SchluttFritz Fritze
- Gio Black PeterRudolf
- Guido SommerAdolf
- Christophe CheminMaximilian
- Max Di CostanzoAmusement Park Zombie #1
- Nicholas Fox RicciardiYoung Man in Hooded Sweatshirt
- Keith BöhmMan in a Suit and Hat
- Olivia BarthWoman in a Black Burqa / Woman on Subway #1
- Stephanie HeinrichOld Woman
Details
- Released
- 19 January 2008
- Country
- Canada, Germany
- Written by
- Bruce LaBruce
- Box office
- $11K
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Otto; or, Up with Dead People: quick answers
Is Otto; or, Up with Dead People worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.3/10 from 53 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Otto; or, Up with Dead People?
Otto; or, Up with Dead People runs 94 minutes (1h 34m).
Does Otto; or, Up with Dead People have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Otto; or, Up with Dead People. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Otto; or, Up with Dead People parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Otto; or, Up with Dead People yet.
Which OTT platform is Otto; or, Up with Dead People on?
Otto; or, Up with Dead People is streaming on Strand Releasing in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Otto; or, Up with Dead People?
If you liked Otto; or, Up with Dead People, try I Sell the Dead, The Return of the Living Dead, The Dark.
Who directed Otto; or, Up with Dead People?
Otto; or, Up with Dead People (2008) was directed by Bruce LaBruce and stars Jey Crisfar, Katharina Klewinghaus, Susanne Sachße.