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Death Can Be a Funny Business
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Death Can Be a Funny Business

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Drama · Comedy · Fantasy

A funeral director who moonlights as a stand-up comedian must manage four ghostly hecklers who sabotage his daily life and performances.

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Directors
Madeline Sclichter
Production companies
A Fishel Film LLC, Ghost Cat Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
In Production
Budget
USD 15,000

Top Cast

Elijah SantoroElijah SantoroPete Perman
Mark De JeuOlder Man
Erin E. O’NeillErin E. O’NeillCrying Woman
Tyler O'MalleyYounger Man
Madeline SclichterFunny Woman
Joe FishelJoe FishelFuneral Home Employee
McKenna HowellAngel
Julia SilvermanJulia SilvermanDr. Clarke
Brian CeponisParanormal Investigator
Kurt ShawReverend Johnson
Michael Z. AtrataMichael Z. Atrata'John'
Cristen StephanskyMrs. Patterson
David DietzDavid DietzMr. Patterson
Frank PermanCoroner
Dale DobsonDale DobsonState Inspector
Joshua MessadoComedy Club Emcee
Annette ElphinstoneRichard Charles' Eulogist
John LescaultComedy Fanatic Eulogist
Alex HainesFan of Coroner
Allison HubenFan of Coroner

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