Shudder’s recent releases have been hitting the mark for me every time lately. Elric Kane’s directorial debut, The Dead Thing, is no exception.
“What troubles us almost as much as the fear of death is the fear of being alone in life. We long for connection, both physical and emotional, but our modern landscape has evolved in a way that has completely disrupted when, where, and how we make those connections. We yearn for meet-cutes in grocery aisles and coffee shops but are doomed to pitch ourselves to strangers on dating apps. As Valentine’s Day approaches, the horrific prospect of diving into digital murky waters to make matches in hopes of not being alone on this revered Hallmark holiday is being tapped into by Elric Kane’s late night crawl through LA in The Dead Thing.”
Read my full review at Offscreen Central.com!!
xx- Vannah
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