If you’ve ever thought your dating life couldn’t get any worse, wait until you meet the protagonist of Dead Lover. This March, we’re getting a “rom-zom-com” that is equal parts heart, guts, and… well, stink.
Here’s the lowdown on the indie horror-comedy that’s about to make “till death do us part” look like a loose suggestion.
Love Stinks (Literally)
Directed by and starring the fearless Grace Glowicki, Dead Lover follows a lonely gravedigger who has spent so much time elbow-deep in the deceased that she permanently smells like a funeral home.
She finally hits the jackpot and finds her dream guy, only for him to immediately go and drown at sea. (Talk about bad luck.) Naturally, instead of going to therapy, she turns to mad science. What follows is a chaotic, “Stink-O-Vision” journey of grief, DIY resurrection, and the messy consequences of trying to stitch a boyfriend back together. It’s basically Amélie if she had a lab coat and a total disregard for the laws of nature.
The Crew Behind the Corpse
This project is a total “labor of decay” from the minds of Grace Glowicki and Ben Petrie, who wrote, produced, and starred in the whole thing. They’re joined by a powerhouse producing team (including folks like Rhianon Jones and Matthew Miller) to bring this visceral, punk-rock vision to life.
Where to Catch the Chaos and Smell
While the film officially invades the IFC Center in NYC on March 20th, you can catch it early if you’re in Brooklyn tomorrow night. Here’s the mind-blowing thing. It’s in Stink-O-Vision! That’s right, you’ll smell it! But here’s a pro tip: you might want to skip dinner that night.
Preview Screenings (Monday, February 9th):
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Nitehawk Cinema – Prospect Park @ 9:15 pm: This one features a live Q&A with the creators, so you can ask them exactly how they came up with this beautiful nightmare. TICKETS
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Nitehawk Cinema – Williamsburg @ 9:30 pm: Perfect for those who want the horror without the post-movie homework. TICKETS
