The Body (2018)

About 'The Body'

'The Body' is a dark comedy released in 2018 that expertly combines elements of horror and humor. Our story takes place on Halloween night where everyone flaunts their costumes, eagerly celebrating the festivities. However, our protagonist isn't part of this joyous celebration. He isn’t just anyone. He's a hitman. His task for the night is to transport a body, but it proves more difficult than expected when his 'costume' becomes an unintended hit among the partygoers. They're all fascinated and amused by what they think is a unique and darkly humorous Halloween costume.

Making / Production

This TVMA-rated movie uses a unique perspective on a commonly glorified profession, "the hitman", by delving into the intricacies and challenges of the job. The comic situation develops from the mistaken identity of a real corpse for a fake one, leading to hilarious and edgy situations that keep the audience hooked till the end.

Actors

• Actor 1: Playing the hitman character with a dry wit and a serious demeanor that provides most of the movie's dark humor.
• Actor 2: As a partygoer enamored by the hitman's 'costume', they bring light-hearted fun to the creepy undertones of the plot.
• Actor 3: Portraying the sidekick to the hitman, this actor wonderfully complements the protagonist through their brilliant repartee and comic timing.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The film was shot entirely during night to maintain the spooky Halloween atmosphere.
• The 'body' used in the film was designed and created by an award-winning special effects team.
• Despite appearing to be a straightforward dark comedy, the film features hidden references to classic horror movies."

Quotes

• "It's not a costume, it's a body."
• "You have no idea how hard it is to transport a body on Halloween."
• "The real horror show is my job."

Music, Soundtrack

• "Spooks on Parade" - Halloween themed upbeat song during the party scene.
• "The Kill" - A tense instrumental track playing during the moments of suspense.
• "Final Rest" - Melancholic end track underscoring the resolution of the movie.