The Darkest Death: A Director's Tale of Success, Setbacks, and Future Plans
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| Oya Obinidodo in 2023 suspense film "The Darkest Death". Still image. 2023-2024. Oya Obinidodo. All rights reserved. |
Oya Obinidodo's critically acclaimed suspense film, The Darkest Death, has taken an intriguing path since its release. Nominated for Best Feature Film at both the prestigious New York Monthly Film Festival 2024 and the Scream Queen Film Festival 2024, the film, starring Obinidodo herself alongside DJ Bobby D, initially saw a DVD release via Kunaki.com. However, this distribution avenue unexpectedly came to an end, leading to a fascinating story about the evolving landscape of film distribution and the challenges faced by independent filmmakers.
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| The Darkest Death film poster 2023-2024. Oya Obinidodo. All rights reserved. |
The unexpected removal of The Darkest Death from Kunaki's DVD offerings stemmed from the platform's policy of automatically deleting products after 180 days without sales. Oya Obinidodo, unaware of this policy, discovered the deletion only after the fact. While this initially presented a setback, it ultimately led to a strategic decision. The film remains available on Blu-ray, a format Oya Obinidodo herself doesn't even own a player for! Recognizing the superior quality of Blu-ray compared to DVD, she opted not to re-release the DVD version and decided to just leave the film on Blu Ray.
This decision reflects a larger trend in the film industry, where high-definition formats are increasingly preferred. Furthermore, the decision underscores the complexities independent filmmakers face in navigating the ever-changing digital distribution landscape.
FAQ
Q: Where can I watch "The Darkest Death"?
A: "The Darkest Death" is currently available on Vimeo On Demand for $7.99. It is also available on Blu- Ray on Kunaki.com.
Q: Why wasn't "The Darkest Death" re-released on DVD?
A: Oya Obinidodo was unaware of Kunaki.com's 180-day policy for deleting unsold products. After the DVD was removed, she decided not to re-release it due to the superior quality of the Blu-ray format.
Q: Does Oya Obinidodo plan to make more feature films?
Q: What is the overall theme or genre of "The Darkest Death"?
A: "The Darkest Death" is a suspense film that explores the harsh realities of life on the streets as a lone prostitute.
Last updated August 26th, 2025 8:16 pm
