After.Life - (2009)
After.Life is a 2009 psychological horror film directed by Agnes Merlet. The film stars Christina Ricci as Anna, Liam Neeson as Eliot Deacon, and Justin Long as Paul. It premiered at the AFI Film Festival in Los Angeles on November 7, 2009.
Plot Summary
The story follows Anna, a young woman who, after a horrific car accident, awakens to find herself in the care of Eliot Deacon, a funeral director. Eliot informs her that she is dead and is preparing her body for burial. Confused and terrified, Anna insists that she is still alive, leading to a tense psychological struggle between her and Eliot. As she fights to escape her fate, the film explores themes of mortality, the afterlife, and the nature of existence. The narrative blurs the lines between life and death, leaving viewers questioning Anna's true state.