Love, Lust, and Haunting Secrets in Elric Kane’s ‘The Dead Thing’

Yellow Veil Pictures has proudly announced the international premiere of Elric Kane’s debut solo feature, The Dead Thing, an obsessive and lust-driven thriller set to captivate audiences at Pigeon Shrine FrightFest. The film will screen on 26th August at the Odeon Luxe Leicester Square, promising a unique blend of horror and romance that will leave viewers spellbound.

The Dead Thing marks a significant milestone for Kane, known for his work as the host of the Pure Cinema podcast and Fangoria’s Colors of the Dark podcast. This debut solo feature is based on a script co-written with Webb Wilcoxen and produced by Matt Mercer (Contracted, Bliss) and Monte Yazzie, with Colors of the Dark co-host Rebekah McKendry (Glorious) serving as executive producer. Yellow Veil Pictures is handling worldwide sales, underscoring the film’s anticipated global appeal.

Starring Blu Hunt (“Sherlock & Daughter”, The New Mutants), Ben Smith-Petersen (Mad Max: Fury Road, Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga), John Karna (“Scream” the television series, Lady Bird), and Katherine Hughes (Me And Earl And The Dying Girl, “Tell Me Lies”), The Dead Thing delves into the darker sides of modern love and the technology that facilitates it.

Kane shared his vision for the film, stating, “The Dead Thing is a dark exploration of modern love and the technology used to find it. Through one woman’s plunge into modern dating, we are able to tell both a scary ghost story and an intimate love story, examining the issues we face when tethered to our phones.”

The plot follows Alex (Hunt), who is trapped in a cycle of shallow hookups and lukewarm connections. Her life takes a dramatic turn when a dating app leads her to Kyle (Smith-Petersen), a mysterious and charming young man. After a passionate night, Alex wakes up alone, prompting her to search for the one person who made her feel alive. As she reconnects with Kyle, she unravels a ghastly supernatural secret, leading them into a whirlwind of obsession, dependence, and infatuation, with dire consequences.

The Dead Thing aims to blend elements of horror and romance to explore the depths of human connection in the digital age.

For those eager to experience this haunting love story, The Dead Thing will screen on Monday, 26th August 2024, at 10:30 AM BST at the Odeon Luxe Leicester Square. Tickets are available through the Pigeon Shrine FrightFest website, providing an opportunity to be among the first to witness Kane’s captivating debut.

The closer it gets, the more excited we’re getting about Pigeon Shrine FrightFest, and The Dead Thing is set to leave a lasting impression.