MY DEAD FRIEND ZOE MOVIE REVIEW | THE AFTERNOON TUNE. Hello, Tune Squad! On this episode of The Afternoon Tune, Josh gives his review of the film My Dead Friend Zoe. The film is a 2025 dark comedy-drama directed by Kyle Hausmann-Stokes. The film centers on Merit (Sonequa Martin-Green), a U.S. Army Afghanistan veteran grappling with grief and PTSD, who is accompanied by the apparition of her deceased best friend, Zoe (Natalie Morales). As Merit navigates her post-service life, she confronts family tensions, particularly with her estranged grandfather, Dale (Ed Harris), a Vietnam veteran exhibiting early signs of Alzheimer's. Guidance from her VA group counselor (Morgan Freeman) and interactions with her mother (Gloria Reuben) further illuminate her journey through trauma and healing. The narrative balances humor and sorrow, offering a fresh perspective on the complexities of loss and the varied ways individuals cope with it.
