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WE’RE SO DEAD

A Horror Comedy For Restaurant People, By Restaurant People.

It’s Christmas Eve. The dining room is dead. The knives are clean. The forks are ... not.

Welcome to the slowest shift of the year. One psycho with a reservation and a bloodthirsty agenda flips the whole place into a five-course feast of fear. From the minds of real-life restaurant lifers, this twisted horror-comedy turns the front of house into a battleground, the walk-in into a war zone, and the POS system into a portal to hell.

We’re So Dead is what happens when you mix burnt coffee, table 12’s attitude, and a homicidal maniac with a steak knife. Think Clerks meets Scream with a side of ranch.

Created by Ken MacLaughlin, who spent 15 years waiting for tips and waiting for this moment, alongside Darron Cardosa (The Bitchy Waiter) and producer Michael Sokol, the film is a blood-spattered love letter to every server who’s ever been stiffed, double-sat, or sent back the risotto.

Starring Jenna Kanell (Terrifier) as Ashley, the film packs a killer cast including Cardosa, TikTok phenomenon Ethan Trace, Instagram chef Olivia Tiedemann, and comedian Aaron Goldenberg (Mean Gays).

Funded entirely by the people who’ve actually worked brunch, survived Sunday doubles, and cried in the walk-in, We’re So Dead was crowdfunded on WeFunder by bartenders, line cooks, and front-of-house legends who wanted in on the carnage and the profits.

This Christmas, tip your server… or die trying.

SCREENINGS

  • The exterior of a theater with a neon sign that says 'PLAZA THEATRE' and a marquee with the message 'WE'RE SO DEAD'.

    Plaza Theatre

    9/22

    1049 Ponce De Leon Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30306

    After Party at Sweet Auburn BBQ

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  • Exterior view of a building with a sign that reads 'The Springs Cinema & Taphouse' against a partly cloudy sky.

    Cinema Springs

    9/24

    5920 Roswell Rd Unit C-103, Sandy Springs, GA 30328

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  • Collage of posters and flyers for the August arts event at La Malight Theatre, taking place from September 26 to 28, at 349 Decatur Street, featuring a QR code for more information. The background is a brick wall.

    Limelight Theatre

    9/26

    349 Decatur St SE, Atlanta, GA 30312

    All The Laughs Comedy Festival

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VIEW THE TRAILER

A man operating a professional camera on a tripod indoors, wearing a cap and headphones, with a ladder and a woman blurred in the background.
A woman in a gray coat talking to a woman in a red jacket and a man at a festive holiday reception with Christmas decorations.
A young woman with a short buzz haircut wearing a blue polo shirt with embroidery and beige pants, looking at a camera or filming equipment, with a serious expression, in a crowded indoor setting.
A behind-the-scenes view of a video shoot showing a camera monitor displaying two women talking, one in a red blazer with a flower crown, and the other in a dark outfit. Scene equipment is arranged on a cart, and a person in a pink hoodie works on a
People standing in line at a restaurant or cafe, with a man holding a digital tablet and a woman holding a plate, engaging in conversation inside a warmly lit establishment.
A man with glasses and long hair working on electronic equipment or a camera setup inside a poorly lit room with large windows, decorated with Christmas trees and lights.

CHARACTERS

You’ve either been one of these characters, or been served by one.

  • A woman with a buzz cut hairstyle and a serious expression, wearing a dark top.

    ASHLEY

    JENNA KANELL

    The restaurant industry has cooked her into jerky and but it's all she knows.

  • Woman wearing a festive red elf hat with green accents and a bell, smiling with dark hair and makeup.

    GINA

    ARTEMIS HOUSE

    The new hire. She's either dumb or a genius at playing dumb.

  • A woman with blonde hair wearing a red headband and pearl earrings, smiling indoors.

    KAREN

    LEANNA ADAMS

    A very difficult customer who just won't die!

  • A man with curly hair and a serious expression, wearing a light green shirt and a tie, in an indoor setting.

    DIRK

    DARRON CARDOSA

    Everyone loves the asshole bartender.

  • A young woman with long brown hair and blue eyes smiling at the camera.

    CHEF LIV

    OLIVIA TIEDEMANN

    An angry chef. Even management is afraid of her.

  • A man wearing a Santa hat and a sweater with white and red accents, smiling.

    DOUG

    KEVIN SAUNDERS

    A happy-go-lucky manager who treats his staff like family, to a fault.

  • Close-up of a man with dark hair and a serious expression in an indoor setting.

    PETER

    ETHAN TRACE

    Every restaurant has a pervy, fuck boy. Meet Peter.

  • A man with a shaved head smiling indoors with a dimly lit background and bright window in the distance.

    PANCAKE

    AARON GOLDENBERG

    The Karen of servers. He complains when it's busy and complains when it's dead.

  • Close-up of a woman with curly hair and a gentle smile.

    KYLIE

    ARIA CELESTE CASTILLO

    If you need help, she'll be having a cigarette.

  • Close-up of a young child's face with curly hair, looking attentively to the side in a crowded indoor setting.

    SCREAMING BABY

    ZOE NEWTON

Three people dressed in Christmas costumes and accessories are having a conversation in a festively decorated room. One person is wearing a Santa hat and a red robe with white trim, another is wearing a red and green Christmas elf hat and a glittery
A woman with short hair in a black jacket and white apron stands at a bar, talking to a man with a shaved head in a blue polo shirt. Another person, whose back is to the camera, is also engaged in the conversation. The setting appears to be a dimly l
Two restaurant staff members in blue shirts and aprons stand behind a bar counter, with a bartender preparing drinks in the background. Both are looking to the side, one holding a disposable coffee cup and the other holding a blue smartphone. The set
A woman with blonde hair, wearing a red headband and red cardigan, sitting at a round wooden table in a cozy, festive restaurant. She has a drink in front of her, and her expression suggests she is talking or reacting to something. There are Christma
A man in a yellow shirt and gray apron talking to another person in a dark jacket in a dimly lit restaurant.
Three people at a bar or restaurant, with festive holiday decorations. One woman is wearing a red and green elf hat and a black jacket with fur trim. The second woman is wearing a teal raincoat, and a man in the background is wearing a green hoodie.