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Gothy, Goony and Gloriously Bold, 'Dead Lover' Puts the Frankness Back in Frankenstein

Grace Glowicki’s sophomore feature Dead Lover, a Telefilm‑Canada‑backed indie, opens Friday, March 27 at Laemmle Glendale. The 85‑minute gothic romance reimagines Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein through a queer, feminist lens, blending grotesque visuals with a pop‑synth soundtrack by U.S. Girls. Glowicki co‑writes, directs and stars as a perfume‑obsessed Gravedigger who engineers a macabre love story that spirals into body‑snatching chaos. The film’s DIY aesthetic and bold tone place it alongside Canada’s most daring auteur works.