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This listing is for the standard edition Blu-ray. The limited edition slipcover (designed by Trevor Henderson) was limited to 1,000 units and is sold out. The two versions are identical, aside from the slipcover.
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A young woman lost in a series of meaningless connections falls in love with a charismatic and sensitive man, who hides a dark secret that turns her affair into a dangerous obsession.
directed by: Elric Kane starring: Blu Hunt, Ben Smith-Petersen, Katherine Hughes 2024 / 94 min / 1.78:1 / English DTS-HD MA 5.1
Additional info:
Region A Blu-ray
Audio Commentary w Director, writers, Producers & Editor
BTS Featurette (stills & Video 8m)
Deleted scenes w/ Optional Audio commentary
Booklet with new writing by film critic Travis Woods
English SDH subtitles
Overall rating: 4.4772725 / 5 from 44 reviews.
AI Generated Review Summary
The Dead Thing Blu-ray offers a captivating horror experience with a dark narrative and engaging extras. Customers enjoyed the film's slow burn and the included audio commentary and featurettes. However, some found the movie too dark, which might affect their overall enjoyment.
"Awesome little slow burn In the world of swiping right and casual encounters." — Maximillian G.
"Shudder original slow burn with good scare encounters." — nicholas m.
"Teally cool art on cover, arrived quickly, and love the dvd extras" — Selina
Reviews
Excellent Horror Flick!
"This particular horror flick has a really cool secret and has a very slow burn that makes it a very engaging watch from the beginning to the very end! The slipcover is also awesome, as always! The peerless VS restoration process was on full display with stellar sound and picture! Thank you, VS, for continuing to lovingly restore and release so many wonderful films from every conceivable genre! You are keeping physical media alive in this streaming world we now live in! Highly recommended!"
— Paul K. (5/5)
Don't Be Ghosting People
"I feel like there's a lot trying to be said in this feature. It's a commentary on relationships, loneliness, and yearning while also trying to get under your skin and work as a genre picture. I don't feel it quite hits its mark, but I appreciate the big swing effort. Blu Hunt as the lead was great in it, and I look forward to what director Elric Kane brings us next."
— Nathan L. (3/5)
Ghost Tinder
"The Dead Thing, directed by Elric Kane, is an intimate blend of erotic drama and slow-burning horror that explores the emptiness of modern relationships. The film centers on a young woman stuck in a repetitive cycle of casual encounters, whose life takes a strange turn after meeting a man with whom she feels an unusually deep connection. When he suddenly disappears, her search for answers pulls her into increasingly unsettling territory. Rather than relying on conventional horror beats, the film leans into mood, ambiguity, and themes like obsession and emotional disconnection, making it a strong fit for the kind of atmospheric genre storytelling associated with Shudder. The U. S. Blu-ray release from Shudder presents the film with a clean 1080p transfer and a presentation that suits its subdued visual style. The edition includes a modest but worthwhile set of extras, such as a commentary track with the filmmakers, a behind-the-scenes featurette, and deleted scenes that add a bit more context to the story. While it’s not an especially packed release in terms of bonus content, it still offers enough material to deepen appreciation of the film, making it a solid option for collectors interested in Shudder’s original productions."
— Jaume M. (5/5)
Its a fun one.
"There are some really interesting concepts here that play out well, but it doesnt take itself overly seriously. Definitely worth a look."
— Kevin B. (5/5)
The horror of dating
"Awesome little slow burn In the world of swiping right and casual encounters. A young woman finds the seemingly charming man of her dreams and begins an affair. He harbors a dark secret that consumes her ordinary life. Good direction here. Shudder films are hit or miss. This one is mostly a hit. Nice slipcover and art. Good extras."
— Maximillian G. (5/5)
Heavily Recommended
"Excellent film from an excellent director!"
— Tyler S. (5/5)
I love listening to the
"I love listening to the Pure Cinema Club podcast so when one of its hosts actually made a flick I had to see it. It was fantastic. I loved the eerie mood and Blu Hunt was great. Great extras too especially the auto commentary with Elric Kane."
— Bryan K. (5/5)
Great
"Great"
— Joseph Z. (5/5)
The Dead Thing
"Another Shudder release I grabbed for the collection. Been enjoying the Shudder line for the most part, so happy to add this one. It’s a decent watch if you are into horror. Grab it while you can. Packaging and presentation are excellent."
— Matt R. (5/5)
Creepy
"This is a fantastic release. Creeped me out in the best way. The slipcover is beautiful. Another worthy film from Shudder and im excited to have added it to the collection!"
— Justin M. (5/5)
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