Motel Styx

Set against the eerie backdrop of the Chihuahuan Desert, "Motel Styx" explores the unsettling implications of the newly enacted Lazarus Act, which permits the recreational use of human corpses. Following the recent death of his wife, Ellis Mercer ventures into America’s first 'necrotel' to reclaim her remains, navigating the bizarre interactions with death-obsessed guests and the motel's enigmatic staff. As he delves deeper, Ellis confronts the complex nature of love and memory in a world that blurs the lines between life and death. This darkly humorous narrative tackles themes of lust, loss, and societal taboos.