Over Your Dead Body (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2014, Over Your Dead Body is a horror film directed by Takashi Miike, running about 112 minutes.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Over Your Dead Body stars Ichikawa Ebizo XI as Kousuke Hasegawa / Tamiya Iemon, Ko Shibasaki as Miyuki Goto / Oiwa, Hideaki Ito as Jun Suzuki and Miho Nakanishi as Ume Ito / Rio Asahina, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Over Your Dead Body has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, Fandor Amazon Channel, Midnight Pulp and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Over Your Dead Body page.
If you liked it. Fans of Over Your Dead Body tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Over Your Dead Body (2014)?
- In US, Over Your Dead Body is available to stream on Philo, Fandor Amazon Channel and Midnight Pulp, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Over Your Dead Body worth watching?
- Over Your Dead Body holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Over Your Dead Body?
- Over Your Dead Body stars Ichikawa Ebizo XI, Ko Shibasaki, Hideaki Ito, Miho Nakanishi and Maiko.