In the 2011 film Juan of the Dead, what is the first name of the Cuban hero?

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Juan is the first name of the Cuban hero in the 2011 film Juan of the Dead.

The Spanish-language comedy follows Juan and his friend Lázaro as Havana is overwhelmed by zombies. Juan responds by creating a paid service that claims to eliminate infected relatives and neighbors, turning the crisis into an absurd business opportunity.

Alejandro Brugués directed the film, which was produced as a Cuban-Spanish co-production. Its title deliberately echoes Shaun of the Dead while giving the story a distinct Cuban setting and political satire. The protagonist's full name is Juan de los Muertos, meaning “Juan of the Dead,” but the short canonical character name is Juan.

Source: Wikipedia · fact-checked Sept. 2026

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