
Over Your Dead Body
Directed by Takashi Miike
Produced by Celluloid Dreams, Sedic International
A haunting psychological horror that blurs the boundary between theatrical performance and lived reality, using a classic ghost story to explore how art and obsession can poison intimacy.
An actor named Kosuke plays the role of Iemon in a stage version of Yotsuya Kaiden and his new lover Miyuki plays Oiwa. However, as they delve deeper into their respective performances, the line between fantasy and reality becomes obscured until the murderous, vengeful themes of the play bleed into their own relationship.
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Is Over Your Dead Body sad? Yes, very. More sad than 96% of films.
Does Over Your Dead Body end with hope? No. Less hopeful than 91% of films.
Is Over Your Dead Body scary? Yes. More frightening than 87% of films.
Is Over Your Dead Body easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 74% of films.
Is Over Your Dead Body violent? Somewhat. More violent than 68% of films.
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Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
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Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.




























































