About Over Her Dead Body

"Over Her Dead Body" is a 2008 romantic comedy film directed by Jeff Lowell. The plot features a bride, killed on her wedding day, who subsequently haunts her fiancé's new love interest in an attempt to disrupt their relationship.

Making / Production

The production process of 'Over Her Dead Body' saw Jeff Lowell serving triple roles as director, writer, and creative designer. The film was shot in various locations in Los Angeles and was produced by Gold Circle Films and Revelations Entertainment.

Actors

• Eva Longoria as 'Kate', a bride who dies on her wedding day and haunts her former fiancé's new love. Longoria's portrayal was appreciated for its comic timing.
• Paul Rudd as 'Henry', the grieving fiancé who later moves on with Ashley but is haunted by Kate. Rudd was praised for his comedic performance.
• Lake Bell as 'Ashley', a psychic medium who becomes involved with Henry. Bell was commended for her representation of a normal woman caught in an extraordinary situation.
• Jason Biggs as 'Dan', Ashley's business partner and friend. Biggs played his standard funny guy persona with a heart of gold.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The film marks the directorial debut of a well-known writer, Jeff Lowell.
• The wedding dress used by Eva Longoria in the film was custom-made by designer Monique Lhuillier.

Awards

Although Over Her Dead Body wasn't a regular at award ceremonies, Eva Longoria won the 'ALMA Award' for Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture for her performance in the film.

Quotes

• Paul Rudd as Henry - "Are you trying to tell me that my apartment is haunted by my dead ex-fiancée?"
• Eva Longoria as Kate - "You listen to me. I am NOT going to let you ruin this for me. I have been planning this day since I was five!"

Music, Soundtrack

• "Tears and Rain" - James Blunt
• "Same Old Song" - The All-American Rejects
• "Push the Button" - Sugababes