Dead is a kiwi film starring local comic Tom Sainbsbury that tells the story of drugged up loser who can communicate with the dead and teams up with the ghost of a dead cop to catch a serial killer.
Acting
The acting in this film is very good, and each of the characters well developed.
8 out of 10 for acting.
Plot/Script
It’s a hilarious story with touching and emotional moments weaved through. And it has a good balance of action.
8/10 for story
Cinematography
The film has a great look to it and night sequences are shot superbly.
– so 8/10 for cinematography
Set/Costumes
the entire look of this film was in keeping with its tone and settings.
– so 8/10 for sets and costumes .
Entertainment
Great mix of humour, and some genuinely scary moments means this film has a high entertainment value.
8 out of 10 f
Average
Adding all those scores means Dead gets and average of 8.0 out of ten.
PTC
I was really impressed by this film – there were no weak moments in it. And as much as it is a comedy, it actually has a few scary moments in it too – go see it.
DEAD
In New Zealand Cinemas 17 September 2020
Starring: Tom Sainsbury, Hayden J Weal, Jennifer Ward-Lealand, Tōmairangi Ihaia
Directed by: Hayden J Weal
