Grace Glowicki's "Dead Lover" presents a unique Gothic comedy-horror experience unlike other films at Sundance. The story follows a lonely gravedigger, played by Glowicki, who seeks affection while struggling with her corpse-like scent. Her attempts to win love through a perfume fail until a Count and his operatic wife introduce new romantic prospects. The film intricately weaves themes of love and loss, showcasing Glowicki's theatrical style, exaggerated performances, and exploration of gender, all through a colorful and shadowy lens that pays homage to both Mary Shelley's original work and theatrical tradition.
"Dead Lover" is a looney, earnestly delirious dark romantic film with a handmade quality. The small cast of players take on multiple parts, often brandishing unserious fake beards and ghastly wigs.
Glowicki's evocative staging relies on blinding lighting espousing primary colors, wrapped in broad blankets of shadow, giving her film a throwback theatrical element.
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