Over Her Dead Body
“She's passed on... But she's not moving on.”
Synopsis
After his fiancée, Kate, dies in an accident on their wedding day, veterinarian Henry grows depressed. To help him move on, his sister has him visit psychic Ashley and gives her Kate's diary. Ashley uses the journal's details to convincingly deliver the fake message that Kate wants Henry to move on. However, Kate's ghost is watching over Ashley and Henry. Furious when they fall for each other, she vows to sabotage their relationship.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2007-12-06
Top Cast
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Eva Longoria
Kate Spencer
Paul Rudd
Henry Mills
Lake Bell
Ashley
Jason Biggs
Dan
Lindsay Sloane
Chloe
Stephen Root
Sculptor
William Morgan Sheppard
Father Marks
Wendi McLendon-Covey
Lona
Ali Hillis
Karen
Deborah Theaker
Mary
Natalia Safran
Bride
Andy Kreiss
Groom
Ben Livingston
Minister
Jack Conley
Cab Driver
Kali Rocha
Angel
Colin Fickes
Don
Armen Weitzman
Tom
Bru Muller
Rude Customer
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 1, 2008
Wide Cinema Exhibition
February 1, 2008
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$10M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jeff Lowell
- Screenplay & Story
- Jeff Lowell
- Original Score
- David Kitay, Josh Malerman
- Original Title
- Over Her Dead Body
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Budget
- $10M
- Production Studios
- Gold Circle Films, The Safran Company, New Line Cinema
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jeff Lowell
Jeff Lowell
David Kitay, Josh Malerman
John Bailey
Matthew Friedman
Paul Brooks, Peter Safran, Scott Niemeyer, Norm Waitt
Department Leadership Roster
Jeff Lowell
Director
Paul Brooks
Producer
Jeff Lowell
Writer
David Kitay
Original Music Composer
Matthew Friedman
Editor
John Bailey
Director of Photography
Cory Lorenzen
Production Design
Peter Safran
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Over Her Dead Body
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What is Over Her Dead Body about?
After his fiancée, Kate, dies in an accident on their wedding day, veterinarian Henry grows depressed. To help him move on, his sister has him visit psychic Ashley and gives her Kate's diary. Ashley uses the journal's details to convincingly deliver the fake message that Kate wants Henry to move on. However, Kate's ghost is watching over Ashley and Henry. Furious when they fall for each other, she vows to sabotage their relationship.
Who directed Over Her Dead Body?
Over Her Dead Body was directed by Jeff Lowell.
Who stars in Over Her Dead Body?
The principal cast of Over Her Dead Body includes Eva Longoria, Paul Rudd, Lake Bell, Jason Biggs, Lindsay Sloane.
When was Over Her Dead Body released and how long is it?
Over Her Dead Body was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Over Her Dead Body?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Over Her Dead Body was composed by David Kitay, Josh Malerman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Over Her Dead Body?
Over Her Dead Body holds official age classifications: CA: 14A; DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).