After.Life

Eliot Deacon operates a funeral home and spends his days quietly preparing the deceased for burial. He often speaks softly to the corpses, as he believes he has a unique connection with the dead, allowing him to hear their voices and assist them in their final transition.

Anna Taylor, a middle school teacher, attends the funeral of her beloved piano teacher. It is here that she crosses paths with Eliot, an encounter that marks the beginning of her transformation and turmoil.

Following the funeral, Anna has a heated argument with her boyfriend, Paul, at a restaurant. This conflict causes her distress, leading to a rash decision to leave, ultimately spiraling her into a dangerous situation.

In a state of emotional turmoil, Anna drives away, only to become involved in a serious traffic accident. This incident serves as the catalyst for her strange and horrifying experience in the funeral home.

Anna regains consciousness on an embalming table in Eliot's funeral home, where she learns from Eliot that she has died. He introduces her to his disturbing belief that he can communicate with the dead.

Eliot injects Anna with a fictional substance called hydronium bromide, claiming it will prevent her body from entering rigor mortis. This moment adds a layer of manipulation, as Anna struggles to comprehend her surroundings.

Anna desperately attempts to escape the confines of the funeral home, but Eliot continuously intervenes. His insistence that she must let go of life highlights the control he has over her situation and her psyche.

In a moment of perceived clarity, Eliot allows Anna to see her corpse-like reflection in the mirror. This revelation confirms her fear that she is indeed dead, deepening her confusion and despair.

One of Anna's students, Jack, visits the funeral home where Eliot seeds the idea that they share a unique gift. This interaction not only showcases Eliot's manipulative nature but also foreshadows his sinister influence over the youth.

As Eliot prepares for Anna's funeral, she catches a glimpse of her own reflection and realizes that she is not dead. She confronts Eliot about his lies, but he administers another dose of his drug, pushing her back into unconsciousness.

At Anna's funeral, Paul honors her memory by placing an engagement ring on her finger. This moment is filled with grief and despair, highlighting the love he had planned to express to her before the tragic accident.

In a spiral of grief, Paul confronts Eliot, expressing his anger and desperation about Anna’s death. Eliot, in a chilling manner, taunts Paul and encourages him to discover the truth about Anna’s fate.

Meanwhile, in a horrifying twist, Anna awakens inside her casket, overwhelmed by the sound of earth being shoveled on top of it. She fights against the satin lining, desperate to escape her impending burial.

Paul, driving under the influence, rushes to the cemetery, finally reconnecting with Anna and sharing a heartfelt moment of love. However, the realization hits him as he unexpectedly finds himself back in the funeral home, facing the grim truth of his own death.

Eliot reveals to Paul that he died in the same car accident that claimed Anna's life. As Eliot prepares Paul's body for burial, Paul fights against the grim reality, ultimately succumbing to the horrifying fate that awaited him.