Pretty Dead Things
Adult film star Jennifer Bond has everything a girl could want: looks, power, a fabulously dangerously sexy boyfriend…and immortality due to the fact she was transformed into a vampire circa 1979. But as her 50th birthday draws near, she returns to the town she left in search of the love of her life, the aging porn director John Welles. Unfortunately, one of her travelling companions and former co-star takes a shine to one of their midnight snacks, a pizza delivery boy, and she creates a new vampire with a taste for bloody revenge! As the four ex-porn stars ravage the town as part of their nightly fun, the pizza boy hooks up with the beleaguered mayor and the Moral Majority to stomp out the dangerously porn star-vampire menace.
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Plot Summary
A darkly comedic drama following Sarah, a woman who finds herself in a peculiar afterlife after a tragic accident. She must navigate the strange and often absurd rules of the next world while dealing with unfinished business and unresolved relationships from her life. As she confronts her past mistakes and misunderstandings, she begins to understand the true meaning of love and loss.
Critical Reception
Pretty Dead Things received mixed to positive reviews, with critics praising its unique premise and emotional depth, though some found its pacing uneven. Audiences appreciated the blend of humor and pathos, particularly the performances of the lead actors.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its original concept and the strong performances of its lead cast.
- Noted for its effective balance of dark humor and poignant drama.
- Some reviewers found the narrative a bit disjointed in places.
Google audience: Audiences largely enjoyed the film's unconventional take on life after death, appreciating its emotional resonance and the chemistry between the actors. Some viewers felt the plot could have been more tightly woven.
Awards & Accolades
Nominated for Best Actress at the British Independent Film Awards (Rachel Weisz).
Fun Fact
The film's unique concept was inspired by a dream the screenwriter had about a quirky waiting room for the afterlife.
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