Ed and His Dead Mother
A family reunion with some minor complications.
Directed by Jonathan Wacks
Produced by ITC Entertainment
A darkly comedic horror-fantasy about grief and family dysfunction that uses macabre absurdity and reanimation to explore the complicated bond between a son and his resurrected mother.
A mourning son makes a deal to reanimate his one year dead mother, however things turn into an unexpected direction.
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Questions people ask
Does Ed and His Dead Mother end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 80% of films.
Is Ed and His Dead Mother sad? Somewhat. More sad than 70% of films.
Is Ed and His Dead Mother violent? Somewhat. More violent than 68% of films.
Is Ed and His Dead Mother easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of films.
Is Ed and His Dead Mother scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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Like Ed and His Dead Mother
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Ed and His Dead Mother
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Ed and His Dead Mother, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Ed and His Dead Mother, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Ed and His Dead Mother, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
