A death-obsessed writer, a Hollywood Christmas Eve, and one life-size Grim Reaper.
HOT TOMORROWS
A portrait of a young man, Michael, so obsessed with death that he decorates his room with a life-size Grim Reaper. One night Michael's closest buddy, Louis, joins him for an adventure in Hollywood on Christmas Eve.
Proof that not everyone spends Christmas Eve the same way—and some decorate with scythes.
If your idea of holiday cheer involves mortuaries, elderly aunts, and a room adorned with a full-sized Grim Reaper, Hot Tomorrows is your flavor of existential eggnog. Martin Brest’s offbeat drama takes a wry look at death through the eyes of Michael, a writer who lets his obsessions spiral into a darkly comic Los Angeles adventure.
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Hot Tomorrows is a 1977 American drama-romance film directed by Martin Brest about Michael, a young writer in Los Angeles whose obsession with death leads to a Christmas Eve spent exploring mortuaries and retirement homes with his friend Louis.
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Why Cult
Michael’s dwelling isn’t complete without a life-size Grim Reaper as décor, setting the mood for his unique obsession.
The film unfolds on Christmas Eve, swapping carols for mortuary strolls and retirement home visits in the City of Angels.
Look out for appearances by Hervé Villechaize, Victor Argo, and a singing turn from Danny Elfman.
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Questions from the Vault
What is Hot Tomorrows about? +
Hot Tomorrows centers on Michael, a young writer in Los Angeles obsessed with death, whose Christmas Eve includes visits to a mortuary and retirement home with his friend Louis.
Who directed Hot Tomorrows? +
Hot Tomorrows was directed by Martin Brest.
How long is Hot Tomorrows? +
Hot Tomorrows has a runtime of 73 minutes.
What genre is Hot Tomorrows? +
Hot Tomorrows is a drama and romance film.
When was Hot Tomorrows released? +
Hot Tomorrows was released in 1977.
