Black Eyed Susan (2024)

This transgressive horror film emerged as one of the standout titles at the 2024 Fantasia International Film Festival and boasts 100% ranking on Rotten Tomatoes. Serving as the company's third co-production with Vinegar Syndrome Pictures, Not the Funeral Home facilitated the return of indie director Scooter McCrae (Shatter Dead), after a two-decade absence. Shot on 16mm film, Black Eyed Susan stars Damian Maffei (The Strangers: Prey at Night, Haunt) as "Derek," who embarks on a job at a tech company tasked with creating an AI sex doll named Susan. As he navigates the intricate realms of desire, pleasure, and pain with Susan, he confronts profound questions about humanity in an uncertain future. The film also features an original score by legendary Italian film composer Fabio Frizzi (The Beyond, Zombi 2).