Dead
Sympathy - Suspense is the key phrase in this
full length drama. A young couple brings home a kindly older man they met
at a traveling carnival. They only wanted to give him a Christmas
meal but putting him back out in the cold was something they just couldn't
do. Already themselves struggling artist, his presence begins to drain
both their finances and the life out of their family as he begins to dominate
their home, their life, and their every waking thought. In an attempt to
recover their family, they must confront him with the truth, but the truth
brings out a dark response. He is not the nice old man they thought he
was.
Filmed on location in Atlanta, GA in wide screen 35MM. Written and directed by Pat Cooksey, this film utilizes to the fullest the cinamatic language of light and sound together with outstanding performances to achieve the audience captivating mood of suspense and drama.