A buddy comedy with a supernatural twist, THE CIVIL DEAD introduces us to Clay, a loner photographer who enjoys a mundane life in Los Angeles with his artist wife Whitney. Whitney advises Clay, who has been creatively stagnant and unemployed for months, to go out and be productive while she’s out of town and not to “just lay in the living room and drink beer.” While taking photos out in a park one day, Clay happens upon his long-lost friend, Whit. After a night of catching up, Whit discloses an unsettling secret to Clay, which puts a strain on his marriage and causes him to question his own sanity.
THE CIVIL DEAD is part of our Slamdance Showcase, featuring three breakout narrative features from the 2022 Slamdance Film Festival. Since 1995, the Slamdance Film Festival has served to spotlight emerging artists in the world of cinema and the Slamdance name has become synonymous with true independent spirit.