The Body
“On Halloween, finding the right costume can be murder”
Synopsis
In Los Angeles, on Halloween night, a hitman tries to transport a corpse in plain sight, but people he stumbles upon on the street, believing that his sophisticated appearance is a magnificent disguise, constantly stand in his way to congratulate him.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2018-10-01
Top Cast
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Tom Bateman
Wilkes
Rebecca Rittenhouse
Maggie
Aurora Perrineau
Dorothy
David Hull
Alan
Ray Santiago
Jack
Harvey Guillén
Nick
Max Adler
Officer Freer
Alex Winter
The Voice
Sasha Grey
Party DJ
Chasty Ballesteros
Bubblegum Girl
Raymond Forchion
Hank
John Landis
Man in Bathroom
Allie Goertz
Dive Bar Singer
Patrick Hume
Homeless Guy
Charlotte Evelyn Williams
Party Girl
Rob Flowers
Sweater Guy
Alfredo Tavares
Cameraman
Marv Blauvelt
Party Coke Dude (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Los Angeles Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 5, 2018
VOD & Digital Platforms
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul Davis
- Screenplay & Story
- Paul Fisher, Paul Davis
- Original Score
- Andrew Grush, Taylor Stewart
- Original Title
- The Body
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Production Studios
- Blumhouse Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Davis
Paul Fisher, Paul Davis
Andrew Grush, Taylor Stewart
Scott Winig
Nathan Easterling
Tevin Adelman, Jason Blum, Paul Davis, John Hegeman, Alexa Faigen
Department Leadership Roster
Paul Davis
Director
Paul Fisher
Writer
Paul Davis
Writer
Tevin Adelman
Producer
Andrew Grush
Original Music Composer
Nathan Easterling
Editor
Cecil Gentry
Production Design
Taylor Stewart
Original Music Composer
Scott Winig
Director of Photography
Jason Gandhi
Visual Effects Supervisor
Nils Allen Stewart
Stunt Coordinator
Jeanine Rohn
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Body
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Body about?
In Los Angeles, on Halloween night, a hitman tries to transport a corpse in plain sight, but people he stumbles upon on the street, believing that his sophisticated appearance is a magnificent disguise, constantly stand in his way to congratulate him.
Who directed The Body?
The Body was directed by Paul Davis.
Who stars in The Body?
The principal cast of The Body includes Tom Bateman, Rebecca Rittenhouse, Aurora Perrineau, David Hull, Ray Santiago.
When was The Body released and how long is it?
The Body was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.
Who composed the musical score for The Body?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Body was composed by Andrew Grush, Taylor Stewart.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Body?
The Body holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).