Dead Mail | SXSW 2024

At SXSW, Film.io's Lauren DeLisa Coleman sat down with writer/directors Kyle McConaghy and Joe DeBoer, alongside actor Sterling Macer Jr., to delve into their gripping film. The story unfolds on a desolate Midwestern road where a man, bound and desperate, sends a blood-stained plea for help through a remote postal box, sparking an intense investigation by Jasper, a seasoned "dead letter" investigator. The plot thickens when Jasper encounters Trent, a mysterious figure with a dark connection to the plea, who has infiltrated both Jasper’s home and office in his relentless pursuit of the note. This chilling narrative weaves together suspense and mystery, highlighting Jasper's determination against Trent's ominous motives.