Living with the Dead
Living with the Dead

Living with the Dead

2002Movie166 minEnglish

A man begins to have disturbing visions of dead people, among whom are his mother and victims of a local serial killer. All telling their story of how they died, and how their murderer is still out there. The detective investigating the murders looks to him for help in solving the case.

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IMDb5.8/10
Director: T.J. ScottGenres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A young man, after surviving a near-fatal accident, discovers he has the ability to see and communicate with ghosts. Haunted by the spirits of the recently deceased, he must help them resolve their unfinished business before they can move on. As he delves deeper into the spectral world, he uncovers a dark secret about his own past and a connection to the supernatural that he never imagined.

Critical Reception

Living with the Dead, a television movie, received a mixed reception. While some praised its ambitious storyline and exploration of supernatural themes, others found its pacing uneven and its scares less impactful than anticipated. The performances were generally considered adequate, but the overall execution left critics divided on its effectiveness as a horror thriller.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its intriguing premise of a protagonist communicating with the deceased.
  • Criticized for a plot that sometimes becomes convoluted and fails to deliver consistent scares.
  • Noted for its visual style, though some found it did not always enhance the narrative.

Google audience: Audience reception for 'Living with the Dead' is not widely documented through Google user reviews, making it difficult to summarize specific likes or dislikes.

Fun Fact

The film was based on the novel 'The Dead' by James P. Hogan.

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