The Only Dead Men You Know, Working The Graveyard Shift
The Only Dead Men You Know, Working The Graveyard Shift

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The Only Dead Men You Know, Working The Graveyard Shift

2025
Movie
36 min
English

Gus and Elmo while away pumping gas on the night shift, until they accidentally meditate on their place in the world via varying degrees of involvement in escalating burglaries. Elmo's derelict cousin stokes the newly ignited flames while an apparently-bumbling Detective Hoskins tries to extinguish them.

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Director: UnknownGenres: Horror, Comedy, Supernatural

Plot Summary

In this darkly comedic supernatural horror, a group of newly hired graveyard shift workers at a notoriously understaffed cemetery quickly discover that their new jobs come with more than just long hours. As spectral residents begin to make their presence known in increasingly bizarre and inconvenient ways, the employees must band together to survive their shifts and perhaps find a way to appease the restless spirits before they become permanent residents themselves.

Critical Reception

As a newly released film, critical reception is still emerging. Early buzz suggests a polarizing mix of appreciation for its unique blend of horror and humor, with some critics finding the concept intriguing and others deeming it overly niche or underdeveloped.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film attempts a refreshing mix of scares and laughs, often succeeding through its sheer audacity.

  • Some reviewers found the humor to be hit-or-miss, detracting from the horror elements.

  • The unique premise is frequently cited as its strongest, albeit sometimes underdeveloped, aspect.

Google audience: Audience reactions are varied. Many appreciate the film's originality and its attempt to blend genres, finding the supernatural hijinks entertaining. However, a segment of viewers felt the plot was thin and the comedy didn't always land, leading to a less cohesive viewing experience.

Fun Fact

The production team reportedly consulted with actual morticians and cemetery caretakers to ensure authenticity in the depiction of graveyard operations, despite the supernatural elements.

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