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.

“God bless [director] Grace Glowicki for pushing ahead as a genre leading lady who isn’t scared to tackle oddball characters in nutty films.” (New York Times)

“If you want to walk away from a film with its particular aroma still sticking to your clothes, then set a date in stone for Dead Lover.” (Globe and Mail)

“It’s an absurd film, but also a romantic and quietly radical one.” (RogerEbert.com)

“‘Dead Lover’ is pure DIY, playing like low-budget experimental theater with striking gel lighting and sharp contrasts, and minimal set design that lets its wacky characters shine.” (Bloody Disgusting)

Wednesday, June 17 
Doors 9:00 pm | Movie 9:30 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.
Tickets HERE

DEAD LOVER (Grace Glowicki, 2025 / 86 mins / NR) 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.

*Film is NR. Must be 19+ w/ID for entry and bar service.
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*Our box office is typically open 30 minutes before showtime. All seating is General Admission; please arrive 20-30 minutes prior to showtime to ensure great seats, and time for treats at concession.

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