Cemetery Man (1994) — also known by its Italian title Dellamorte Dellamore — is a surreal, darkly comedic horror film directed by Michele Soavi and based on the novel by Tiziano Sclavi, the creator of the Dylan Dog comic series.

Rupert Everett plays Francesco Dellamorte, a weary cemetery caretaker in the small Italian town of Buffalora, where the dead don’t stay dead. Every night, they rise from their graves — and it’s Francesco’s job to put them down again.

As Francesco drifts deeper into madness and disillusionment, he falls in love with a mysterious woman (played by Anna Falchi), only to experience a series of surreal, tragic, and erotic encounters that blur the line between life, death, and dreams. The story becomes increasingly abstract, with themes of love, identity, and nihilism dominating the latter half.

Cemetery Man is not your average zombie movie — it’s bizarre, atmospheric, and emotionally haunting. If you enjoy stylish European horror that leans into surrealism and philosophy, this is a must-watch. Not for everyone, but unforgettable for those who connect with it.