Alice Is Still Dead

2019

1h 37m

Documentary

TRAILER

for Alice Is Still Dead: Trailer 1

List

100%

Tomatometer

5 Reviews

60%

Popcornmeter

Fewer than 50 Ratings

In an intimate and unflinching account dealing with grief, 'Alice is Still Dead' tells the story of a murdered loved one from the victim's family's perspective. From the detective's notification to her family, to facing the killer in court, we see the pain, anger, and heartbreak a family must endure while the nightmare is investigated. The filmmaker is the brother of the late Alice Stevens and, in this tribute, he ultimately asks if it's even possible to move forward after such a traumatic event.

Watch on Fandango at Home

Buy Now

Alejandro Turdó

Hoy Sale Cine

Alice Is Still Dead chronicles the different ways to cope with a tragic loss. A story about trying to find justice and realizing that even after a loved is gone we keep learning from them, as a way to keep their memory alive.

Rated: 8/10

Dec 1, 2021

Full Review

John Noonan

FILMINK (Australia)

The grief that runs through Alice is Still Dead is so dense, you can feel it at times weighing heavy on your own shoulders.

Rated: 15/20

Nov 8, 2021

Full Review

Federico Furzan

Movie-Blogger.com

A beautiful documentary by Alice Stevens' brother, who set to make a film about his murdered sister and the effect its holds on his family.

Rated: 3.7/5

Nov 5, 2021

Full Review

Anthony Ray Bench

Film Threat

Alice is Still Dead is a well-crafted documentary that paints a loving picture of who Alice Stevens was; the good, the bad, and everything in-between.

Rated: 8/10

Nov 4, 2021

Full Review

Evan Dossey

Midwest Film Journal

An incredible and honest portrayal of a family's grief after the unthinkable

Oct 29, 2021

Full Review

Read all reviews

Audience Member

Unlike many documentaries that only show murder from the outside perspective, Alice Is Still Dead follows the story alongside the victim's family through every step of the process, from the detective's notification to her family facing the killer in court. This movie was made by Edwin P. Stevens, the brother of the late Alice Stevens. Intended as a tribute to her life, it's also his way of pondering whether he and his family can move forward. He explained the unique situation by saying, "In 2013, only a week prior to my wedding, my little sister, Alice, was murdered. I have been at a loss for years about what I could possibly do to put the grief, anxieties, anger and feelings of utter loss and regret into a story that might do her memory justice. These desires culminated in this film." If seeing real imagery of violence and the impact of murder upsets you, you may want to be ready to avert your eyes during this film. It does not pull back or shy away from the grisly aftermath of a double murder. If the journey in the film seems exhausting to you, the viewer, one can only imagine what it felt like to be part of Alice's family. There's a search for answers, such as how could any of them change her behavior or speak to her or avert a senseless tragedy. In the end, there's no catharsis, only loss and changing the way that you deal with the world. It's never over. It just keeps going. Unlike so many true crime docs that simply sensationalize cases or glorify the technology used to catch the murderers, this film stays human and near the family, taking you through the very raw emotions as well as how the murder and trial have kept the filmmaker from establishing a family of his own.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

02/06/23

Full Review

Read all reviews

Read More

Read Less

POST RATING

WRITE A REVIEW

EDIT REVIEW

Edwin Pendleton Stevens

Director

Edwin Pendleton Stevens

Writer

Joe Raffa

Producer

Meredith Mantik

Producer

Cory Pyke

Producer

Edwin Pendleton Stevens

Executive Producer

Show Less Cast & Crew

Show More Cast & Crew

Last Flight Home

95%

83%

Last Flight Home

Duty Free

79%

%

Duty Free

Comala

85%

%

Comala

A Love Song for Latasha

100%

78%

A Love Song for Latasha

A Better Man

100%

%

A Better Man

Discover more movies and TV shows.

View More

Alice Is Still Dead: Trailer 1

2:16

View more videos

View more photos

Synopsis

In an intimate and unflinching account dealing with grief, 'Alice is Still Dead' tells the story of a murdered loved one from the victim's family's perspective. From the detective's notification to her family, to facing the killer in court, we see the pain, anger, and heartbreak a family must endure while the nightmare is investigated. The filmmaker is the brother of the late Alice Stevens and, in this tribute, he ultimately asks if it's even possible to move forward after such a traumatic event.

Director: Edwin Pendleton Stevens
Producer: Joe Raffa, Meredith Mantik, Cory Pyke, Edwin Pendleton Stevens
Screenwriter: Edwin Pendleton Stevens, Meredith Mantik, Joe Raffa, Edwin Pendleton Stevens
Production Co: APS Films
Genre: Documentary
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 5, 2021
Runtime: 1h 37m
Sound Mix: Stereo

Most Popular at Home Now