Dead Pet
While Jake was away at Harvard, the family poodle has displaced him and garnered all his parents' affection . They regretfully inform Jake, he can't finish school as his tuition went for experimental surgery on Miko, their 13 year old poodle (played by Raindrop). He retires to his room only to find it has been converted into a pink poodle recovery room.
Soon after, the poodle dies while in his care. When his parents return, they accuse him of murdering the dog in a fit of jealousy. He leaves home, but that is just the start of his problems. He takes a job selling knives door to door, with a cutlery sales cult hoping to make ends meet. But, the harder he tries the harder life gets. Kevin Cotteleer, wrote, directed and stars in this funny spoof on just how tough it is to be a twenty something. Reminiscent of "Spanking the Monkey", but far more light hearted.
They can't believe Miko is deceased
Try and try he can't seem to close a sale
As bad as things get, Jake's life has it's high points
The music is by SubLunar but I doubt you'll find the soundtrack at Sam Goody's.
93 minutes unrated1999
"Dead Pet" is part of the First Rites series that valiantly distributes the work of new directors. Check out their website www.firstrites.com most of their stuff is on the shelves at Hollywood video stores.
