When we meet Coral Chase (Shauna Grace), it is clear she is unhappy in her job and seeking a career change as an occult hitwoman who steals life-extending souls and sells them to wealthy elitists so she can make a better life for her and her son. As she skulks into a glitter-clad party, she talks to the camera, explaining herself and her work. We meet her latest client, Erica Claessen (Donna Mills) appears to be managed by Damien (Shane West). Coral’s arrogant sales process takes Erica aback but ultimately ends up with the intended soul in a vile procured by Coral. Coral only wants to do one more slay before she calls it quits, but Damien, a rival soul trader, foils her plans. The Soul Trader is eye candy, a single mom trying to survive, but not without its sex, mystery, and ultimately bizarre horror intentions. Like a dragon’s breath, a soul from one body floats to the mouth of the soul trader, then captured in a vile. A naughty and guilty pleasure, The Soul Trader has the potential for something bigger, as I would like to know what happens next. The Soul Trader screened at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival.
