My Boyfriend's Back (1993)

Intro
"My Sweetheart's Back" is a 1993 romantic zombie funny directed by Bob Balaban. The film, embeded in a little Texan town, focuses on the life of Johnny Dingle, a high school trainee who resurrects from the dead as a zombie to go to the senior prom with his high school sweetie, Missy McCloud.

Plot Overview
The film begins with Johnny Dingle narrating his one-sided love for Missy McCloud because their childhood. Hoping to ask Missy to the prom, Johnny phases a phony robbery at the shop where she works, intending to foil the robbery and impress her. Nevertheless, things don't go according to strategy, and Johnny gets shot and killed during the staged break-in.

After his funeral, Johnny astonishes everybody by going out of his grave, obviously resurrected. He resumes his regular life with abnormally high spirit, unbothered by his death, and focused on keeping his senior prom date with Missy. While the town is frightened by his zombie state, including his parents, Missy somehow discovers it sweet and agrees to go to the senior prom with him.

Establishing Romance and Conflicts
As Johnny's zombie status advances, he is required to consume human flesh to survive, which degenerates into a number of comic scenarios in the community. In spite of his gruesome cravings, Johnny avoids consuming Missy, showcasing his real love for her. Furthermore, Johnny is pursued by Buck and Chuck, two bullies figured out to re-kill him and win Missy's love, while being studied by the town's doctor for his distinct condition.

Missy, at first puzzled and frightened, warms up to Johnny as he risks certainly passing away once again to secure her. As the senior prom night nears, their relationship takes a romantic turn, just hindered by Johnny's fast-deteriorating zombie body.

Climax and Conclusion
On senior prom night, chaos ensues as Johnny's rotting body effects the event while locals go on a witch hunt to eliminate him. In spite of the chaos, Johnny's loyalty impresses Missy, leading her to admit her feelings for him. However, prior to they can further reveal their love, Johnny passes away in Missy's arms.

In a twist, Johnny gets up understanding everything was a dream while he was unconscious after the staged burglary. Filled with appreciation for a second possibility at life, he asks Missy out with no strategies, and she agrees, giving the motion picture a happy ending.

Summary
"My Boyfriend's Back" is an unique funny that integrates aspects of high school love with the supernatural theme of zombies. Including an eccentric plot, the movie tells an unusual romance where a resurrected teen comes back to life for his love. Despite being a zombie comedy, it checks out themes of love, resilience, and approval, unraveling an eccentric yet touching love story.

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