While awaiting his execution for murder and grave robbery, Arthur Blake (Dominic Monaghan) is visited by Father Duffy (Ron Perlman), who wishes to obtain a statement from the condemned to be used as a cautionary tale. Arthur denies that he is a murderer, a crime for which his former partner, Willie Grimes (Larry Fessenden), has already been executed by guillotine. However, Blake freely admits to being a grave robber, and begins to recount his career with Willie.
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Arthur became Willie’s apprentice following the death of Blake’s father, forcing the young man to find a job to support his family. Willie quickly taught him the skills necessary to steal corpses, both from graves as well as more risky locations, such as wakes. The job proved profitable on its face, but both Arthur and Willie’s ability to make money was severely hampered by the interference of Doctor Quint (Angus Scrimm), who frequently blackmailed the two into obtaining corpses for free under threat of notifying the police of their activities. This blackmail continued for numerous years.
Willie and Arthur’s career changed abruptly when procuring another corpse for Quint. Digging up a corpse buried at a cross-roads, the two were confused when they found a garlic wreath around the body’s neck and a wooden stake in its chest. Arthur dismissed these things as superstition, and removed them against Willie’s protests. Moments later, while the two were clearing their cart, the dead woman rose and walked away. Willie and Arthur attempted to flee, but came across the undead woman, who attacked Arthur. Willie was able to fend her off briefly with a shovel, and when she attacked him he managed to plunge the stake back into her chest, causing her to go immediately limp. Willie and Arthur delivered the staked body to Doctor Quint and departed quickly. The doctor removed the stake, awakening the undead woman, who killed him.
Freed of their blackmailer and now aware of a new market for their skills, Arthur and Willie shifted their career towards the supernatural side of grave robbing. During one such job they were stopped by Cornelius Murphy, main spokesperson for the House of Murphy, an infamous and vicious band of grave robbers. Cornelius demanded the body, leading to a scuffle that ended mysteriously.
Drinking at a local pub with their new apprentice Fanny, Arthur and Willie received word about a job involving the House of Murphy. Reluctant at first, they eventually agreed to retrieve the missing undead from the island guarded by the Murphy enforcer. Things took a tragic turn leading to the end of their partnership and the introduction of a surprising character.
In conclusion, “I Sell the Dead” is a thrilling and humorous movie that takes viewers on a unique journey through the world of grave robbery and the supernatural. Experience the twists and turns of Arthur and Willie’s adventures by watching the full movie for free today. Don’t miss out on this exciting film that will keep you on the edge of your seat!