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Free as Dead

Free as Dead

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The story concerns a man bound to death and a young girl, following a path of ritualistic transfiguration to ultimately become completely free as dead. A frightening tale of evil excess, demented sorcery and lurid ritual. An original experimental short horror film presenting a voyage into the darkest and most psychedelic nether regions of the subconscious.

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Budget

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Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

French

Runtime

21 mins

Rating

0/10

Release Date

15 May 2016

Country

France

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