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Pretty Dead Girl

  • 2004
  • 25m
IMDb RATING
7.7/10
201
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Christian Campbell and Christina Souza in Pretty Dead Girl (2004)
Is true love dead"
In this twisted romantic comedy Mortie falls in love with the beautiful corpses who pass through his morgue until a vulnerable young nurse, Viola, teaches him to love a woman who is alive.  In short, it's about a singing, dancing necro
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In this twisted musical comedy, Mortie falls in love with the corpses who come through his morgue until a vulnerable nurse teaches him to love a woman who is alive.In this twisted musical comedy, Mortie falls in love with the corpses who come through his morgue until a vulnerable nurse teaches him to love a woman who is alive.In this twisted musical comedy, Mortie falls in love with the corpses who come through his morgue until a vulnerable nurse teaches him to love a woman who is alive.

  • Director
    • Shawn Ku
  • Writers
    • Shawn Ku
    • AnnMarie Milazzo
  • Stars
    • Christian Campbell
    • Christina Souza
    • Michael Shepperd
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    7.7/10
    201
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Shawn Ku
    • Writers
      • Shawn Ku
      • AnnMarie Milazzo
    • Stars
      • Christian Campbell
      • Christina Souza
      • Michael Shepperd
    • 5User reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win total

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    Christian Campbell
    Christian Campbell
    • Mortie
    Christina Souza
    Christina Souza
    • Viola
    Michael Shepperd
    Michael Shepperd
    • The Shrink
    • (as Michael A. Shepperd)
    Leonard Wu
    Leonard Wu
    • Young Fong
    Ken Takemoto
    • Old Fong
    Robert James
    • Dark Man
    Joan Blair
    Joan Blair
    • Grieving Mother
    • (as Joan M. Blair)
    Ronald Quigley
    Ronald Quigley
    • Grieving Father
    Juliet Fischer
    Juliet Fischer
    • Dancing Dead Girl
    Joanna Ross
    • Dancing Dead Girl
    Claci Miller
    • Dancing Dead Girl
    Parisa Ross
    • Alive Back Up Girl
    Alice Rietveld
    Alice Rietveld
    • Alive Dancer
    Saudia Rashed
    Saudia Rashed
    • Alive Dancer
    Christina Fortenbaugh
    • Alive Dancer
    Shannon Burwell
    • Orderly
    Melissa Haizlip
    Melissa Haizlip
    • Alive Dancer
    Seth Hampton
    • Dancing Dead Guy
    • Director
      • Shawn Ku
    • Writers
      • Shawn Ku
      • AnnMarie Milazzo
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    9rwashington6121

    Oh Romeo..Eew Romeo? Oh yea, Romeo!

    I didn't know what hit me! Recently caught this on IFC and loved it. I was immediately drawn into this funny, quirky, juicy musical. Great writing, lyrics, characters, choreography and pace. Where is this filmmaker? Instantly cared about the characters and enjoyed the surprises. Wonderful spoof on med shows and masterfully presented in a cheeky, short narco-musical. Raw and sexy dance montage, terrific acting and loads of well timed moments. Impeccable overall quality. Would love to see this developed for Broadway. The musical numbers are hits and the subject matter deliciously delivers taboo, fantasy and romance. Palpitating for MORE baby!
    10uliang

    I laughed, I died.

    I saw this short at the Sundance film festival in 2004, and it was by far one of my favorite films of the whole festival. The production quality was great, the storyline was hilarious. I thought for sure it would make to VH1 movie programming and become a cult hit. I just don't know what happened. The actors sounded great and the lyrics just got funnier and funnier. Nearly two years later, I am still googling around to see where I can pick up a copy of the film. An ambitious and very well executed short by a first-time filmmaker. Pretty Dead Girl stood out among all of the great films at Sundance. Shawn Ku definitely has a great career ahead. And I hope I get the chance to see PDG again.
    9cutiepie_1

    Pretty Dead Girl, Pretty Good Movie.

    Pretty Dead Girl may be about a man who falls in love with corpses, but it's not exactly what one might think when first hearing the plot...well, at least it's not a creepy film(except for the fact he's in love with dead women). This musical(yes, I said musical) black comedy romance is definitely a must see; though I was, like many apparently, disappointed at it only being a 22 minute film. Upon watching the film it makes one question, Is Love Alive? With musical star Christian Campbell starring as Mortie, our twisted morgue attendant, and Christina Souza as Viola, the woman in love with him, see the movie and determine for yourself.

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    • Release date
      • January 16, 2004 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
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      • Official Website
    • Language
      • English
    • Production company
      • Hysterical Films
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    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo

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