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Dead Lover
2025·Movie
·1h 26min·
Dead Lover fingerprint
Funny, low-key.
Energy
Calm and low-key
- Tension5
- Scare4
- Fast Pace4
Heart
Romantic
- Romance7
- Pathos6
- Melancholy5
Humor
Plenty of dark humor and absurdist humor
- Dark Humor8
- Absurdist Humor7
- Physical Comedy4
World
Kept in the background
- Novelty6
- World Immersion4
- Dialogue Centrality4
Craft
Solid, not remarkable
- Direction5
- Acting5
- Narrative Structure5
Style
Functional look and sound
- Visual Stylization6
- Cinematography5
- Editing5
Energy
LowCalm and low-key
Dead Lover is calm and low-intensity.
All energy traits
- Tension5Edge-of-your-seat suspense and pressure.
- Scare4Frightening moments and scares.
- Fast Pace4Quick tempo and momentum.
- Adrenaline3High-energy, pulse-pounding intensity.
- Spectacle3Scale and set-piece grandeur.
- Violence2Physical conflict and intensity.
Related traits
- Uncanny8Eerie, unsettling strangeness.
- Grotesque7Macabre, distorted imagery.
- Bleakness6Grim, stark outlooks.
Heart
LowRomantic
Emotionally, it's romantic.
All heart traits
- Romance7Love stories and emotional connections.
- Pathos6Deeply moving, empathetic emotion.
- Melancholy5Bittersweet, reflective sadness.
- Catharsis4Emotional release and payoff.
- Wonder3Awe, discovery, and amazement.
- Hopefulness2Optimism and uplifting resolve.
- Wholesome1Heartwarming, uplifting feelings.
- Coming of Age1Personal growth and self-discovery.
- Family Dynamics1Relationships and generational ties.
- Nostalgia0Warmth of memory and retro vibes.
Related traits
- Bleakness6Grim, stark outlooks.
- Character Depth5Rich, complex characterization.
Humor
HighPlenty of dark humor and absurdist humor
Expect plenty of dark humor and absurdist humor.
All humor traits
- Dark Humor8Humor from taboo or grim topics.
- Absurdist Humor7Surreal, nonsensical comedy.
- Physical Comedy4Slapstick and visual gags.
- Wit & Wordplay3Clever dialogue and verbal humor.
- Satire & Parody3Sharp critique and playful imitation.
- Situational Comedy2Humor from everyday scenarios and setups.
- Cringe Humor2Awkward, uncomfortable laughs.
Related traits
- Eccentricity7Oddball tone and quirks.
- Camp & Irony5Stylized exaggeration and wink.
World
LowKept in the background
The world stays in the background.
All world traits
- Novelty6Fresh ideas and invention.
- World Immersion4Depth and sensory richness of setting.
- Dialogue Centrality4Stories driven by conversation.
- Ambiguity4Open-endedness and uncertainty.
- Rewatchability3Invites repeat viewing.
Related traits
- Psychological6Inner worlds and mind games.
- Surrealism6Dreamlike, bizarre imagery.
Craft
MediumSolid, not remarkable
The craft is serviceable rather than remarkable.
All craft traits
- Direction5Vision and command behind the camera.
- Acting5Performance craft and presence.
- Narrative Structure5Story architecture and form.
- Character Depth5Rich, complex characterization.
- Intrigue5Curiosity and investigative pull.
- Dialogue Quality4Sharp writing and memorable lines.
- Complexity3Layered plots and ideas.
- Non-linear Narrative1Time-shifts and structure play.
- Meta Narrative1Stories about storytelling.
Related traits
- Novelty6Fresh ideas and invention.
Style
MediumFunctional look and sound
The look and sound stay functional.
All style traits
- Visual Stylization6Distinctive aesthetic signature.
- Cinematography5Visual composition and camera work.
- Editing5Pacing and structure through cuts.
- Music Composition5Score and musical identity.
- Sound Centrality5Sound design as core element.
- Music Centrality4Songs central to storytelling.
Related traits
- Grotesque7Macabre, distorted imagery.
- Camp & Irony5Stylized exaggeration and wink.
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About
A lonely gravedigger who stinks of corpses finally meets her dream man, but their whirlwind affair is cut short when he tragically drowns at sea. Grief-stricken, she goes to morbid lengths to resurrect him through madcap scientific experiments, resulting in grave consequences and unlikely love.
Gothic Dark ComedyMacabre RomanceGrotesque SurrealismMadcap Science FictionEccentric Character StudyUnconventional Love StoryMorbid HumorAtmospheric HorrorCult Classic Potential
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Sequels and Prequels
No sequels or prequels available
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Questions about Dead Lover
Quick answers from GoodWatch data.
Is Dead Lover worth watching?
56
DecentGoodWatch scoreOpinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 56/100 (IMDb 5.6, Rotten Tomatoes 78%, and Metacritic 100). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.
What is Dead Lover rated?
Disturbing imageryStrong language
Content advisories: disturbing imagery and strong language.
How long is Dead Lover?
1 h 26 min
Dead Lover runs 1 h 26 min.
Do critics and audiences agree on Dead Lover?
Critics89
Audiences56
Not quite. Critics rate Dead Lover higher (89) than audiences (56). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.
What language is Dead Lover in?
English
It was made in English. Produced in Canada, United States.