I Sell the Dead
Seen it?2008 | 85 min | Comedy, Drama, Horror
Monday Morning MaybeWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office loss, almost no lasting buzz and a lukewarm 5.9 out of 10 from audiences, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh and horror fans. If you loved Fright Night or The Return of the Living Dead, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Scary.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 25 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
18th century justice catches up with a pair of grave robbers. With only a few hours to go before his date with the guillotine, Arthur Blake tells his life story to Father Francis Duffy. Before long, Arthur spills the beans on how he got started in the grim corpse peddling business with seasoned ghoul Willie Grimes.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
72% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesBelow par
5.9 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$8K worldwide on a $750K budget
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 13K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Glenn McQuaid
- Dominic MonaghanArthur Blake
- Larry FessendenWillie Grimes
- Ron PerlmanFather Duffy
- Angus ScrimmDr. Vernon Quint
- Brenda CooneyFanny Briers
- Joel Marsh GarlandRonnie
- John SperedakosCornelius Murphy
- Daniel MancheYoung Arthur Blake
- Heather RobbVampire
- Eileen ColganMaisey O'Connell