A Place Among the Dead

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Jacki S An artistic masterpiece. The low ratings are from people who don't understand what's going on. Think the show Staged (Michael Sheen and David Tenant) but very dark. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/05/23 Full Review Audience Member meh demasiado pretensiosa para el director de comedias . Rated 1.5/5 Stars •  Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 02/15/23 Full Review Audience Member A Place Among the Dead initially appears to be an intriguing murder mystery; but, if you look closer, you will find it goes much deeper. Juliet Landau plays an alter-ego of herself named "Jules" who is compulsively drawn to an ongoing serial killer case. It becomes gradually apparent that the horrific narcissistic parental abuse Jules endured in her childhood is actually the root cause of her obsession with the vampire-like murderer and his young female victims. The aftermath of narcissistic parental abuse often leaves children with PTSD, strong empathic traits, chronic self-blame, and overall unhealthy emotional programming that, if not healed, creates a lifetime attraction to (and immersion in) toxic, abusive people and situations. All symbolically apply to Jules. There are additional correlations between vampires and malignant narcissists: they are both abusive, draining of body and soul, and indifferent to pain inflicted on others. Furthermore, the killer's victims have an attraction to the lore of vampires; particularly for their eternal beauty and immortality - inhuman qualities narcissists often impossibly demand from those they abuse. The acting, writing, cinematography and directing are all top-notch. The story is thought-provoking, creative, ambitious and unique; touching on a topic not previously explored within such depths. A Place Among the Dead appears to be a deeply personal and courageous film that gives introspective, brave new meaning to "psychological thriller." Pioneering and impressive. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/20/23 Full Review Audience Member This is a different take on the Vampire genre. It is an art film and horror film which explores the Vampire as a manifestation of the narcissistic personality. It is terrifying, intelligent, and at times poetic, like Poe. It speaks to the culture of the times. It is an exploration of the psychology of the Vampire but also on the impact of human narcissism on victims. Its a poetic artistic portrait of narcissism as a source of evil. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/07/23 Full Review Audience Member Very David Lynch-ian! A great, trippy watch! Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/24/23 Full Review Audience Member A PLACE AMONG THE DEAD is Juliet Landau's amazing, deeply emotional directorial debut - a "vampire documentary" that explores our obsession with vampires and what they reveal about the human psyche. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/04/23 Full Review Read all reviews

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