The Dead Thing

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The Dead Thing

2024

1h 35m

Horror

Drama

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A young woman lost in a series of meaningless connections falls for a charismatic and sensitive man, who hides a dark secret that turns her affair into a dangerous obsession.

Alexandra Heller-Nicholas

AWFJ.org

This is a refreshing and emotionally intelligent film, an exercise in style that never holds back on substance.

Aug 5, 2024

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Emilie Black

Cinema 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.

Sep 14, 2024

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Rich Cline

Shadows 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.

Rated: 3.5/5

Sep 10, 2024

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Ben Robins

HeyUGuys

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.

Rated: 4/5

Aug 28, 2024

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Kat Hughes

THN

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.

Rated: 4/5

Aug 27, 2024

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J Hurtado

ScreenAnarchy

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.

Aug 27, 2024

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Synopsis

A young woman lost in a series of meaningless connections falls for a charismatic and sensitive man, who hides a dark secret that turns her affair into a dangerous obsession.

Director: Elric Kane
Producer: Matt Mercer, Monte Yazzie
Screenwriter: Elric Kane, Webb Wilcoxen
Distributor: Shudder
Production Co: Coda Films, Rubric Pictures, Slow Draw FIlms
Genre: Horror, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Feb 14, 2025
Runtime: 1h 35m
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)