The Body
The Body

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The Body

2018
Movie
83 min
English

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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IMDb4.8/10
Director: Óskar Thór AxelssonGenres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A police officer investigates a series of disturbing events surrounding a mysterious woman's body found in the aftermath of a church collapse. As the investigation deepens, the officer uncovers a dark supernatural presence connected to the woman and the collapse. He must confront his own past and the entity's malevolent influence before it consumes him.

Critical Reception

The Body received a mixed to negative reception from critics and audiences. While some praised its atmospheric tension and visual style, many found the plot convoluted and the scares derivative. The film struggled to find a significant audience, often overshadowed by more prominent horror releases.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its dark atmosphere and visual direction.

  • Criticized for a confusing and underdeveloped plot.

  • Often described as a generic supernatural thriller with limited originality.

Google audience: Information not readily available.

Fun Fact

Despite its genre, the film was not widely released in major film festivals or awards circuits, contributing to its limited visibility.

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