The Body Shop
“The Doctor Is Out... Of His Mind!”
Synopsis
When plastic surgeon and mad scientist Don Brandon loses his pinup model wife Anitra in a tragic accident, he and his faithful humpbacked assistant Greg busy themselves experimenting with re-animation. Once ready, the good doctor begins luring young women back to the lab using hypnosis in order to gather select parts to create his wife anew.
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The Body Shop(AKA Doctor Gore) : Bad Movie Review
Type: Featurette • Published 2024-08-19
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June 1, 1972
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- J.G. Patterson Jr.
- Screenplay & Story
- J.G. Patterson Jr.
- Original Score
- William Girdler
- Original Title
- The Body Shop
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
J.G. Patterson Jr.
J.G. Patterson Jr.
William Girdler
W. Martin Hill, Harry M. Joyner
Harry M. Joyner
Department Leadership Roster
J.G. Patterson Jr.
Director
William Girdler
Original Music Composer
W. Martin Hill
Director of Photography
Harry M. Joyner
Director of Photography
Harry M. Joyner
Editor
J.G. Patterson Jr.
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Body Shop
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Body Shop about?
When plastic surgeon and mad scientist Don Brandon loses his pinup model wife Anitra in a tragic accident, he and his faithful humpbacked assistant Greg busy themselves experimenting with re-animation. Once ready, the good doctor begins luring young women back to the lab using hypnosis in order to gather select parts to create his wife anew.
Who directed The Body Shop?
The Body Shop was directed by J.G. Patterson Jr..
Who stars in The Body Shop?
The principal cast of The Body Shop includes Jenny Driggers, J.G. Patterson Jr., Roy Mehaffey, Linda Faile, Jan Benfield.
When was The Body Shop released and how long is it?
The Body Shop was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.
Who composed the musical score for The Body Shop?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Body Shop was composed by William Girdler.