Darla in Space

Darla in Space is a 2024 American independent science fiction comedy film co-directed and co-written by Eric Laplante and Susie Moon in their feature directorial debut. The film stars Alex E. Harris as Darla Peterson who runs a business which makes custom caskets for cats. Constance Shulman, Jenn Lyon, Woody Fu and Thomas Jay Ryan also stars in supporting roles.

The film premiered at the 2024 Slamdance Film Festival on January 20, 2024, and completed in a Narrative Feature category. It later screened at the Indianapolis International Film Festival in April 2024.

Cast

 * Alex E. Harris as Darla Peterson
 * Thomas Jay Ryan as Arnot Pickens
 * Woody Fu as Stuart 'Stu' Fu
 * Jenn Lyon as Dr. Brittney St. Clair
 * Constance Shulman as Leona Peterson
 * Rasheda Crockett as Charity Legitimate

Reception
Darla in Space holds an 100% approval rating on review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes based on 6 reviews, with an average score of 7.0/10.

Film critic Trevor Stucker from The Movie State gave it a positive review writing: "Alex E. Parris is a compelling lead with a distinguishably demanding personality and a committed performance, but it is Constance Shulman who stole the show for me. Her experience as an actress is clear as the stubbornness of her character reaches beyond the screen. I was simultaneously annoyed with her character and impressed by her performance." Norman Gidney from the HorrorBuzz gave in 6 out of 10 stars and also noted Shulman's performance as mother and Laplante and Moon for creative ideas.