REVIEWS

Newstalk ZB:  "it is fun, it's got a really nice mix of ghosts and gags ... they have Jennifer Ward-Lealand who comes in and she plays Marbles' mum, and she is a force of nature in this film, and she steals every scene, and she's awesome"

NZ Stuff:  "the film rockets along, striking a spectacular balance between laugh-out-loud comedy and some real tear-jerker moments.  The wacky premise delivers a new twist to the classic buddy-cop or stoner comedy ... but the lighthearted tone belies the genuine heart at the centre of the movie".

Entertainment Focus:  "‘Dead’ is a superb film packed with hilarious moments and two outstanding lead performances. The premise is a lot of fun and the plot unfolds in a satisfying way ... If you fancy a good laugh and a story that makes you feel-good, then ‘Dead’ is definitely worthy of your time."

Nerdly: "one of the funniest scripts I've heard in some time ... Sweet-natured, laugh out loud funny, this horror comedy should please those that loved the likes of Shaun of the Dead and the aforementioned The Frighteners. ... Dead is one of the best genre films of the year.  ***** 5/5".

Bloody Flicks:  "Of the recent ‘stoner’ flicks, this is probably one of the best.  Enjoyable, ridiculously entertaining, and weird, but funny characters.   It’s a clever film  ... You can tell the film focuses on character relationship building and crafting a solid mystery."

Newshub:  "uses all the tricks of the filmmaker's trade to make this heart-warming and very entertaining film look and feel great.  It's helped by a tight simple premise, great performances and a cracking script ... Dead was, in fact, full of life, and death and was an unexpected delight"

Eye for Film:  "A clever little film with a few tricks up its sleeve, this is far more than the simple supernatural buddy comedy it looks like.  It creators have had the sense to keep ghostly shenanigans to a minimum in favour of focusing on character dynamics and crafting a solid mystery"..

Diabolique Magazine:  "The emphasis is on humor, but there are enough supernatural and serial-killer horror elements to keep fright-fare fans happy. The screenplay is nicely paced and has a big heart at its center, making Dead a highly watchable and strongly recommended effort".