Darla in Space

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Darla in Space
Darla in Space film poster.jpg
Release poster
Directed by
  • Eric Laplante
  • Susie Moon
Written by
  • Eric Laplante
  • Susie Moon
Produced by
  • Erik Mygrant
  • Hunter Schlesinger
Starring
CinematographyEric Laplante
Edited byEric Laplante
Music by
  • Thomas Hughes
  • Gretchen Lohse
Production
company
Schohy Productions
Distributed by Freestyle Releasing
Release dates
Running time
94 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Darla in Space is a 2024 American independent science fiction comedy film directed and written by Eric Laplante and Susie Moon in their feature directorial debut . The film stars Alex E. Harris as Darla Peterson who runs a business which makes custom caskets for cats. Thomas Jay Ryan, Constance Shulman, and Jenn Lyon also stars in supporting roles.

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The film premiered at the 2024 Slamdance Film Festival on January 20, 2024. It is scheduled to have a limited theatrical release at the Quad Cinema on September 27, 2024, before releasing on video on demand platforms on October 25, 2024.

Cast

Release

The film premiered at the 2024 Slamdance Film Festival on January 20, 2024, and completed in a Narrative Feature category. [1] [2] It later screened at the Indianapolis International Film Festival in April 2024. [3] Freestyle Digital Media acquired the North American distribution rights. It is set to have a limited theatrical release at the Quad Cinema in New York City on September 27, 2024, before its debut on North American video on demand platforms and DVD on October 25, 2024. [4]

Reception

On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes , 100% of eight critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 7/10. [5]

Film critic Trevor Stucker from The Movie State gave it a positive review writing: "Alex E. Parris is a compelling lead with a distinguishably demanding personality and a committed performance, but it is Constance Shulman who stole the show for me. Her experience as an actress is clear as the stubbornness of her character reaches beyond the screen. I was simultaneously annoyed with her character and impressed by her performance." [3] Norman Gidney from the HorrorBuzz gave in 6 out of 10 stars and also noted Shulman's performance as mother and Laplante and Moon for creative ideas. [6]

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References

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