The 4th Life (2008)

There is no light at the end of the tunnel

In this surreal thriller, mysterious blond Marie March takes a journey to the town of Darckeville to scam a priceless set of antiques from an eccentric collector, but also to get away from the clutches of her overbearing older husband. On the freight train to Darckeville, fevered sensual dreams and dark childhood memories crowd her troubled mind - portentous omens of an unresolved past hurrying to catch up with her. Set against a backdrop of fading dreams, broken aspirations, and the crumbling ruins of a decaying town coloured with strange characters, their separate paths collide with explosive results.

Director: François Miron
Genre: Fantasy, Thriller, Horror
Runtime: 88 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Production: Filmgrafix Productions
Country: Canada
Language: English
Budget: $750
Original Language: en

Themes

Snuff Film: Urban Legend or Reality?, Snuff Film Nightmare and Reality, Revenge from the Spirit World, Bloody Slasher Horror at Summer Camp, Slasher: Masked Killer Nightmare

Keywords

surrealism, revenge, murder, memory, nonlinear timeline, psychotronic, neo-noir

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The 4th Life about?
In this surreal thriller, mysterious blond Marie March takes a journey to the town of Darckeville to scam a priceless set of antiques from an eccentric collector, but also to get away from the clutches of her overbearing older husband. On the freight train to Darckeville, fevered sensual dreams and dark childhood memories crowd her troubled mind - portentous omens of an unresolved past hurrying to catch up with her. Set against a backdrop of fading dreams, broken aspirations, and the crumbling ruins of a decaying town coloured with strange characters, their separate paths collide with explosive results.
Who directed The 4th Life?
The 4th Life was directed by François Miron.
Who stars in The 4th Life?
The 4th Life stars Janet Lane, Andrea Sheldon, Vitali Makarov, Tod Fennell.
How long is The 4th Life?
The 4th Life has a runtime of 1h 28m (88 minutes).
What genre is The 4th Life?
The 4th Life is a Fantasy, Thriller, Horror film.
What is the budget of The 4th Life?
The 4th Life had a budget of $750.
Where was The 4th Life produced?
The 4th Life was produced in Canada.
What are the themes of The 4th Life?
The themes of The 4th Life include: Snuff Film: Urban Legend or Reality?, Snuff Film Nightmare and Reality, Revenge from the Spirit World, Bloody Slasher Horror at Summer Camp, Slasher: Masked Killer Nightmare.