This is a refreshing and emotionally intelligent film, an exercise in style that never holds back on substance.
Read full articleIt’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.
Read full articleIt'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.
Read full articleA delicately built ghost story that deftly drills into the millennial condition, and how easy it’s become to be invisible in the 21st-century.
Read full articleThey 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.
Read full articleAn 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.
Read full articleThe Dead Thing possesses cool thematic elements and strong lead performances, yet somehow feels detached from what it's actually trying to say.
Read full articleThere’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.
Read full articleA dark and tense horror pic about a toxic singles LA dating scene.
Read full articleThe Dead Thing is a contemporary Gothic tale about the dating app scene's perils and so much more.
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