Croak (aka Teen Reaper)
Synopsis
Two teenagers hand-made for one another meet and fall in love when Marcus, a trainee Grim Reaper is sent by his reforming Head Teacher from the hard-line Limbo Academy to learn empathy at a high school on Earth. The grim “Mistress” keeps a watchful eye over Marcus’ every misstep in the human world.
The universal themes of death, love and laughter are intertwined in this unconventional love story, which brings an edgy tone to the world of young love.
Details
- Year
- 2016
- Type of film
- Features
- Director
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Sam Fell
- Producer
- Nicole Carmen-Davis, Rebekah Gilbertson, Philippa Campbell
- Screenwriter
- Lucy Moore
- Principal cast
- Kodi Smit-McPhee, Tilda Cobham-Hervey, Gillian Anderson
Production Status
Production Company
Rainy Day Films
3 Plasturton PlaceCardiff
CF11 9HP
Sales Company
Cornerstone Films
12 Sunray AvenueLondon
SE24 9PY
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