The Dead Thing

critic Reviews

, 88% Fresh Tomatometer Score
  • , Fresh Tomatometer Score
    Alexandra Heller-NicholasAWFJ.org
    This is a refreshing and emotionally intelligent film, an exercise in style that never holds back on substance.
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  • , Fresh Tomatometer Score
    Emilie BlackCinema Crazed
    It’s one of those films that won’t be for everyone, but for those who will get it into, it’s one of those that is riveting and makes you want just a little bit more.
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  • , Fresh Tomatometer Score
    Rich ClineShadows on the Wall
    It's beautifully shot and edited to evoke emotions that remain deep under the slick, serene surface, and the creepy plot allows for cool physical acting and effects trickery, plus echoes of big ideas as well.
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    Ben RobinsHeyUGuys
    A delicately built ghost story that deftly drills into the millennial condition, and how easy it’s become to be invisible in the 21st-century.
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    Kat HughesTHN
    They say the line between love and hate is thin, and this is expertly exemplified in Kane’s tragic and traumatic tale. The Dead Thing is an elegant exploration of modern dating that isn’t afraid to highlight just how toxic these encounters can become.
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    J HurtadoScreenAnarchy
    An engaging watch with more than enough flair to make itself instantly memorable and worthy of praise. Sexy, sad, spooky, and distinctly unnerving, a film for horror fans who prefer their scares to come with long lead ups and plenty of creepy mystery.
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  • , Rotten Tomatometer Score
    Bee DeloresB-Sides & Badlands
    The Dead Thing possesses cool thematic elements and strong lead performances, yet somehow feels detached from what it's actually trying to say.
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    Morris YangIn Review Online
    There’s a decent 15-minute short located somewhere in there, but owing to the puzzling obligations of narrative to its subtext, it’s become six times longer, and correspondingly thinner.
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  • , Fresh Tomatometer Score
    Dennis SchwartzDennis Schwartz Movie Reviews
    A dark and tense horror pic about a toxic singles LA dating scene.
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    C.H. NewellFather Son Holy Gore
    The Dead Thing is a contemporary Gothic tale about the dating app scene's perils and so much more.
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