Helen's Dead

Helen's Dead
Theatrical release poster
Directed byK. Asher Levin
Screenplay byAmy Brown Carver
Story by
  • K. Asher Levin
  • Amy Brown Carver
Produced by
  • K. Asher Levin
  • Daniel Cummings
  • Robert Dean
  • Roy Scott McFarland
  • Todd Lundbohm
  • Rob Goodrich
  • Jason Armstrong
Starring
Production
company
Stoked Film Group
Distributed byScreen Media
Release date
  • November 3, 2023 (2023-11-03)
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Helen's Dead is a 2023 American comedy mystery film directed by K. Asher Levin for a screenplay by Amy Brown Carver and story she co-wrote with Levin. It stars Annabelle Dexter-Jones, Tyrese Gibson, Emile Hirsch, Dylan Gelula and Oliver Cooper.[1][2]

Plot

When a woman discovers that her boyfriend is sleeping with her cousin Helen she plans to confront them at a dinner party, only to find that Helen is dead and everyone there is a suspect.

Cast

Production

Principal photography took place in Santa Fe, New Mexico in December 2021.[3] In February 2022, the film entered in post-production.[4]

Release

In September 2023, Screen Media acquired all North American distribution rights and set a release for November 3, 2023, in the "top 10 markets".[6]

Reception

On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 17% of 6 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 3.6/10.[7]

References

  1. ^ Sarrubba, Stefania (December 27, 2021). "Fast & Furious and Succession stars join new murder mystery movie". Digital Spy. Retrieved July 1, 2022.
  2. ^ Galuppo, Mia (October 28, 2021). "Genre Banner Stoked Film Group Launches, Setting Murder Mystery 'Helen's Dead'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved July 1, 2022.
  3. ^ a b c d e f Grobar, Matt (December 20, 2021). "'Helen's Dead': Annabelle Dexter-Jones, Emile Hirsch, Dylan Gelula, Oliver Cooper & Tyrese Gibson Board Murder Mystery Pic From Newly Formed Stoked Film Group". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 1, 2022.
  4. ^ a b c Hamman, Cody (February 15, 2022). "Helen's Dead: Matilda Lutz, Emile Hirsch star in K. Asher Levin's murder mystery". JoBlo.com. Retrieved July 1, 2022.
  5. ^ Kay, Jeremy (January 26, 2022). "13 Films to launch EFM sales on 'Helen's Dead', releases first-look (exclusive)". Screen International. Retrieved March 13, 2023.
  6. ^ Grobar, Matt (September 14, 2023). "Screen Media Acquires Mystery Comedy Helen's Dead, Sets Day-And-Date Release". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved September 14, 2023.
  7. ^ "Helen's Dead". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved December 7, 2023.