Living with the Dead

James Van Praagh possesses the supernatural ability to communicate with the deceased, a gift that haunted him since childhood and caused conflict with his father. After experiencing disturbing visions involving his mother and the victims of a serial killer, he begins using his powers to assist the law. Working alongside Detective Karen Condrin, he attempts to uncover the truth behind a series of murders and stop a killer who targeted orphaned teenagers.

The 2002 television movie was directed by Stephen Gyllenhaal, following his work on Warden of Red Rock. The film features a cast including Ted Danson, Mary Steenburgen, Queen Latifah, Diane Ladd, Jack Palance, and Michael Moriarty. The screenplay was written by John Pielmeier and produced by Preston Fischer through companies such as CBS and Gaslight Pictures. With a runtime of 166 minutes, the United States production blends elements of crime, mystery, and science fiction. On TMDB, the film has a rating of 5.5/10 based on 27 votes.