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Dead Girl
Ari Rose is a failing actor who cannot distinguish between reality and fantasy. He first dreams about and then meets in real life a mysterious woman named Helen. A seemingly mutual obsession ensues, but gradually spirals downward into a web of desire and misperception.
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Plot Summary
When a college student's girlfriend dies and becomes a zombie, he must find a way to keep her fed and happy without revealing her undead state to his parents or the rest of the campus. The situation is complicated by his attempts to maintain a normal social life and deal with the various challenges of a zombie girlfriend, including her insatiable appetite for brains and her tendency to decay.
Critical Reception
Dead Girl received mixed to negative reviews from critics, with many finding its premise interesting but poorly executed. Audience reception was also largely unfavorable, with some appreciating its dark humor but others criticizing its low production values and inconsistent tone.
What Reviewers Say
A bizarre premise that fails to deliver on its potential.
Low-budget horror with attempts at dark comedy that fall flat.
The film struggles with pacing and character development.
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Fun Fact
The film was independently produced and had a very limited theatrical release, contributing to its obscurity.
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