
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.... (Full plot summary below)
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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.
Leave your thoughts about I Sell the Dead.
| CNNRadioPaul ChambersReminded me a bit of the old Hammer horror films. The humor doesn't quite cut it. Best way to describe it: I would have loved to have loved this film. Paul Chambers, CNN. |
| One Guy's OpinionFrank SwietekIf you're old enough to remember the goofy double bills that American International used to churn out in the fifties, you'll have some idea of the quality of this movie. Whether you'll consider that an attractive proposition is another matter. |
| Syfy WireTodd GilchristAn equally suitable title might have been The Medieval Dead. |
| Newark Star-LedgerStephen WhittyMovie fans of all kinds will appreciate a film that knows the differences among 'terror,' 'terrible' and 'terribly good fun.' |
| What Would Toto Watch?Christian TotoThe cast and crew behind I Sell the Dead are clearly having a blast - and audiences will nave nearly as much fun with this smart horror comedy. |
| Film ThreatDon R. LewisAll in all "I Sell the Dead" is a good old fashioned horror movie for fans of classic monster movies and things that go bump in the night. |
| Minneapolis Star TribuneColin CovertThe budget was clearly minuscule, but writer/director Glenn McQuaid's deft dialogue, strong characters and clever plotting attracted some impressive acting talent. |
| CampBlood.orgBrian JuergensThis one put a smile on my face in a way that few zombies movie have since they reanimated Mae West for Sextette. |
| Paste MagazineJeffrey BloomerMcQuaid recalls Terry Gilliam with his flights into the absurd and his penchant for choking dry humor. |
| rec.arts.movies.reviewsMark R. LeeperRather than a serious attempt to resurrect the Gothic horror of the 1960s it is more just a reverential nod or even a send-up. |