Over Her Dead Body
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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Plot Summary
A heartbroken groom-to-be is haunted by the ghost of his recently deceased fiancée, who is determined to sabotage his new relationship. As he tries to move on, his ex's spirit relentlessly interferes, leading to comical and supernatural complications. He must find a way to appease her ghost or risk never finding happiness again.
Critical Reception
Over Her Dead Body received generally negative reviews from critics, who found its premise uninspired and its humor predictable. While some appreciated the lead actors' performances, the film was widely criticized for its weak script and lack of originality.
What Reviewers Say
- The film suffers from a tired premise and predictable jokes.
- Eva Longoria and Paul Rudd's chemistry is unable to salvage the weak script.
- A forgettable romantic comedy with supernatural elements that don't quite land.
Google audience: Audiences were largely unimpressed with 'Over Her Dead Body,' finding it to be a derivative and unfunny comedy. Many viewers felt the plot was unoriginal and the humor fell flat, with some appreciating the actors but not the film as a whole.
Fun Fact
Eva Longoria's character, Kate, dies on a tanning bed before the main events of the film begin.
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