We interview The Death of Dick Long director and star Daniel Scheinert about what drew him to the project, his experience making the film, and more.

The Death of Dick Long balances hilarious black comedy with surprisingly empathetic drama, even as its central mystery takes some wild turns.

A24 has released the trailer for The Death of Dick Long. The upcoming dark comedy centers on Zeke & Earl (Michael Abbott, Jr. & Andre Hyland) trying to cover up the death of their buddy Dick Long, but word travels fast in their small Alabama town. Directed by Daniel Scheinert, who makes up one-half of the Daniels that directed the terrific Swiss Army Man, this looks pretty fun. Scheinert definitely seems to be channeling a Coen Brothers vibe through this one, and I’m definitely on board for that. The film doesn’t have much starpower, but hopefully people …