Darby And: The Dead

The film’s strength lies in its lead performances and modern perspective: Darby and the Dead Movie Review | Common Sense Media

Darby Harper (Riele Downs) isn't your average high school junior. After a near-death experience as a child, she gained the ability to see and communicate with ghosts—or "deados," as she calls them. Rather than fearing her gift, she’s turned it into a spiritual side hustle, helping lingering souls finish their earthly business so they can finally cross over. Darby and the Dead

Living for the Afterlife: Why ‘Darby and the Dead’ Is the Supernatural Teen Satire You Need The film’s strength lies in its lead performances

The status quo is shattered when Capri (Auli'i Cravalho), the school’s most popular and narcissistic cheerleader, dies in a freak hair-straightening accident. Even in death, Capri refused to be ignored. She "haunts" Darby, demanding that her "Sweet 17" birthday bash proceed as planned—a memorial event she believes is necessary for her to move on. Living for the Afterlife: Why ‘Darby and the