Nina West Cheers ‘Queens of the Dead’ Encore at Tribeca

Encore Screenings Ignite Buzz

Tina Romero’s cult-camp horror musical, Queens of the Dead, is back for two extra showings at this week’s Tribeca Film Festival—and drag superstar Nina West couldn’t be prouder. After debuting to packed houses and rave reactions, the film scored encore slots that have already drawn eager crowds to New York’s Cinema Village. On Instagram, West shared her excitement: “More @tribeca love! We have two more screenings of Tina Romero’s @queensofthedead_official this week! The response to the film is amazing. I am really excited for everyone to see it. 🧟‍♀️🪩🩸💖🌈 thank u @dj_trx.”

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Nina West’s Festival Moments

Known for her larger-than-life presence, West turned heads at every screening in a sequin-trimmed, disco-inspired ensemble that perfectly matched the film’s undead dance-floor theme. But the night held another highlight: meeting Survivor legend Jonathan Penner, who flew in to catch the craze. A photo captured West and Penner sharing a laugh—and a selfie—afterward, proving that horror musicals and reality-show fandoms can collide in the best ways.

A Queer Horror Musical Sensation

Queens of the Dead, produced and dreamt up by DJ TRX, blends infectious beats, campy scares, and a fearless queer spirit. West’s posts echo the cast’s delight at festival crowds embracing Romero’s vision. In an earlier preview post, she wrote, “Our little movie that could is finally making its way out to the world. So proud to be part of this incredible company of people, sharing this ridiculously fun, fierce, and fearless QUEER story right now.” Key collaborators include stylist Mikey Styles and makeup artist Erin M. Acker, whose work brought the film’s glam-zombie aesthetic to life.

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Nina West: From Drag Royalty To Film Festival Darling

Born Andrew Swanson, Nina West rose to fame as Miss Congeniality on RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 11 and has since starred in TV roles and live musicals. A noted activist and curator, she co-hosts Pride events and Broadway benefit concerts, merging entertainment with advocacy. Her Tribeca role further cements her crossover appeal from nightclub stages to international film screens.

As Queens of the Dead extends its festival run, West invites fans old and new to catch these final screenings. With more sequins, sass, and spine-tingling dance numbers on the horizon, the undead have never looked more fabulous.

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Nina West's impact on drag culture has been recognized through various awards, including being named 'Best Drag Queen' by local publications in Columbus.

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