Overview
A buddy murder mystery…with ghosts.
Dane ‘Marbles’ Marbeck can see ghosts, thanks to a homemade drug: his late father’s neurological medication mixed with marijuana. Officer Jayson Tagg, a wannabe super-cop on the trail of a serial killer, ends up murdered. So when Marbles’ mum plans to sell the family farm, and the only way of buying the house off her is taking the money offered by Tagg in exchange for his help, Marbles accepts. The unlikely duo of stoner medium and ghost cop struggle to reconcile their differences while they navigate their way through ghouls, perverts, a mysterious hooded figure, and an unexpected shot at love. It becomes clear the only way Marbles and Tagg will solve the case with their souls intact is to confront their deepest regrets and overcome their prejudices.
Review
Decided to watch another Thomas Sainsbury film after enjoying Loop Track. Again, he is teamed up with Hayden J. Weal who directs this film. Unfortunately, I wasn’t as big of a fan of this movie as Loop Track. Dead is a indie horror comedy that is light and fun. But it’s trampled within its own storyline. The plot is all over the place and could have been streamlined quite a bit. While the characters are fun and offbeat, the comedy seems to miss more than it hits.
But I will say both Sainsbury and Weal will remain on my radar as there is just a fun and refreshing chemistry between the two.
Rating: ★★ (out of 5)
