Dead

Dead

A buddy murder mystery... with ghosts

Directed by Hayden J. Weal

Produced by Augusto

202090 min6.1 / 10

A comedic buddy mystery that pairs a stoner ghost-seer with a murdered cop to solve a serial killer case, balancing irreverent humor with genuine character growth and supernatural stakes.

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.

Questions people ask

  • Is Dead easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 67% of films.

  • Does Dead end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 65% of films.

  • Is Dead scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is Dead sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is Dead violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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Love25

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