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Grace Glowicki's Darkly Comedic 'Dead Lover' Premieres at Sundance

3/20/2026

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Grace Glowicki's film Dead Lover premiered at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival as a unique adaptation of the Frankenstein tale.
The Gravedigger, played by Grace Glowicki, seeks love despite repulsive circumstances.
After saving her drowned lover, their relationship becomes darkly comedic as she tries to resurrect him with bizarre methods.
The film features a scratch-and-sniff card and is set for theatrical release on March 20, 2026.

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Story summary

Grace Glowicki's film Dead Lover premiered at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival as a unique adaptation of the Frankenstein tale.
The Gravedigger, played by Grace Glowicki, seeks love despite repulsive circumstances.
After saving her drowned lover, their relationship becomes darkly comedic as she tries to resurrect him with bizarre methods.
The film features a scratch-and-sniff card and is set for theatrical release on March 20, 2026.