Dead Souls 2025
"Good enough for government work."
Set against the rugged backdrop of 1890 Arizona, *Dead Souls (2025)* weaves a darkly comic and unsettling tale under director Alex Cox's sharp eye.
Director: Alex Cox
Cast
Alex Cox
Strindler
Zander Schloss
Borracho
Edward Tudor-Pole
Strindler's Father
Dick Rude
Doctor Stanton
Shayn Herndon
The Kid
Eric Schumacher
Mayor Avery Senator
Geoff Marslett
Chandler
Jesse Lee Pacheco
Johnny Behan
Del Zamora
Zamora
Levee Duplay
Prosecutor Samuel Vistov
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dead Souls (2025) about?
*Dead Souls (2025)* follows the chaos that erupts in an Arizona town during the 1890 U.S. census when a stranger offers to sell authorities the names of dead Mexican laborers for cash. The film blends the grit of the Western frontier with a satirical edge, exposing the absurdity of bureaucratic corruption and human desperation.
Who directed Dead Souls?
*Dead Souls (2025)* is directed by Alex Cox, a filmmaker known for his unique, offbeat style and genre-blending narratives.
Who stars in Dead Souls?
The film stars director Alex Cox alongside Zander Schloss, Edward Tudor-Pole, Dick Rude, Shayn Herndon, and Eric Schumacher.
Is Dead Souls (2025) worth watching?
With its tight 88-minute runtime and Cox's distinctive direction, *Dead Souls (2025)* is a compelling watch for fans of dark Westerns and satirical storytelling. While it's too early for user reviews, its premise and genre suggest it's niche but rewarding.
How long is Dead Souls?
*Dead Souls (2025)* has a runtime of 88 minutes.
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About Dead Souls (2025) — A Dark Western Comedy of Greed and Exploitation
Set against the rugged backdrop of 1890 Arizona, *Dead Souls (2025)* weaves a darkly comic and unsettling tale under director Alex Cox's sharp eye. When a mysterious stranger named Strindler rolls into a quiet border town, he stirs up chaos by offering the local authorities a twisted deal: money in exchange for the names of deceased Mexican laborers, a scheme that blurs the line between desperation and exploitation. Adapted from Nikolai Gogol's classic novel, the film blends the gritty realism of the Western genre with the biting satire of its source material, exploring themes of greed, bureaucracy, and the dehumanizing effects of power.
With a runtime of just 88 minutes, *Dead Souls (2025)* packs a punch, thanks in part to Cox's offbeat direction and a cast that includes Zander Schloss, Edward Tudor-Pole, and Dick Rude. The atmosphere is thick with tension, as the town's fragile peace teeters on the edge of collapse under the weight of Strindler's scheme. Expect sharp dialogue, stark visuals, and a story that lingers like the dust of the Arizona frontier.
