The Body (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2013, The Body is a comedy and horror film directed by Paul Davis, running about 17 minutes.
What it’s about. The tale of a murderer (Allen) who uses the cover of Halloween night to causally transport his latest victim from the scene of the crime to his final resting place. Wrapping the body in tarpaulin and dragging it through the busy streets of London as a bloody Halloween prop, all goes to plan until an old school mate (Brassington) recognises the murderer and drags him along to a swanky Halloween party nearby, where a chance meeting with a beautiful girl (Tointon) takes his evening on an even bigger turn for the bizarre!
Who’s in it. The Body stars Alfie Allen as The Man, Hannah Tointon as Maggie, Christian Brassington as Alan and Jack Gordon as Jack, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Body has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Body page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Body tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Body (2013)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Body change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Body worth watching?
- The Body holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Body?
- The Body stars Alfie Allen, Hannah Tointon, Christian Brassington, Jack Gordon and Ben Matthews.
- When was The Body released?
- The Body was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 17 minutes.