2017 · 63 min · Horror, dark comedy, dystopian · R
A near-future dystopian tale about the fate of several individuals in a world running out of food, where the rich have seized power and now harvest the poor.
Synopsis
Food is running out. The wealthy have taken control, and the poor have become the supply. Eaters of the Dead follows a handful of people on both sides of that line over a few days in a collapsing city, played as a pitch-black comedy rather than a straight horror film: the absurdity of the arrangement is the point, and the laughs arrive in the wrong places on purpose.
VIDART’s second feature was made in 2017 on a micro-budget, with the writer-director also shooting and cutting the film. It contains graphic content and is rated R.
Details
| Title | Eaters of the Dead |
| Year | 2017 |
| Runtime | 63 min |
| Genre | Horror, dark comedy, dystopian |
| Rating | R |
| Directed by | The Existentialist and Michael Szymczyk |
| Written by | Michael Szymczyk |
| Production company | VIDART |
Cast
| Carrin Sherman | |
| Kevin M. Costello | |
| Julie Medina | Survivor 2 – Pam |
| Amy Stricker | Jennifer |
| Jesse Lee Vanderkodde | Officer Megan |
Frequently asked questions
Is Eaters of the Dead a comedy or a horror film?
Both. It is a dystopian horror premise played as dark comedy; the violence is real within the story but the tone is satirical.
Where can I watch Eaters of the Dead?
Free with ads on Plex, or rent and buy it on Prime Video in the United States.
How long is it?
Sixty-three minutes, a deliberately short feature.
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