A SHUDDER ORIGINAL
Directed by Elric Kane
Starring Blu Hunt and Ben Smith-Petersen
Streaming on Shudder Friday, February 14th
“With its clever twists and turns, Kane has crafted a tight, tense film that also has a lot to say about our modern dating culture and how relationships have become so reliant on technology.”
– Scott Phillips, Forbes
“Sexy, sad, spooky, and distinctly unnerving. A scholar of film, and a professor of film production, Kane knows what he’s doing, and he uses everything he’s learned and taught to turn The Dead Thing into a debut feature worthy of discussion.”
– J Hurtado, Screen Anarchy
“Elric Kane’s debut is a confident plunge into the horrors of modern dating. I like an indie that’s both sexy and bloody, and at its core, The Dead Thing is just that.”
– Chad Collins, Dread Central
Synopsis
Alex is trapped in a downward spiral of shallow hookups and tepid connections, but she is caught off guard when her dating app swipes lead her into the arms of a mysterious, charming young man Kyle. Despite their passionate night, when the sun rises, the mystery man is nowhere to be found. Alex then sets out to find the one person who made her feel alive. Through her investigation, she reconnects with Kyle, but also digs up a ghastly supernatural secret. The pair quickly descend into a whirlwind of obsession, dependence, lust, and infatuation that has grave consequences.
About The Director
Elric Kane is an active voice in the film podcasting world with his show the ‘Pure Cinema’ podcast being the official podcast of Quentin Tarantino’s New Beverly Cinema and his other show ‘Colors of the Dark’, the official podcast for the long running horror magazine Fangoria.
Director: Elric Kane
Screenwriters: Elric Kane, Webb Wilcoxen
Cast: Katherine Hughes, Blu Hunt, John Karna, Brennan Mejia, Joey Millin, Ben Smith-Petersen, Aerial Washington
Producers: Matt Mercer, Monte Yazzie
Language: English
Running Time: 95 minutes
