Over Her Dead Body (HBO)

About Over Her Dead Body (HBO)

"Over Her Dead Body" is a romantic comedy movie released in 2008. This movie tells the story of a woman who, unwilling to let her fiance move on after her death, comes back as a ghost to sabotage his new relationship with a psychic.

The film begins with bride-to-be Kate (Eva Longoria) who gets killed by an ice sculpture on her wedding day. She becomes a ghost only to discover that her ex-fiance, Henry (Paul Rudd), is dating a psychic named Ashley (Lake Bell). With Ashley being able to see and hear her, Kate learns the rivalry might not be over yet as she attempts to foil their relationship.

Making / Production

"Over Her Dead Body" was produced by Paul Brooks along with Scott Niemeyer and Norm Waitt. The screenplay and direction were carried out by Jeff Lowell. The film was a production by Gold Circle Films and was distributed by New Line Cinema.

Actors

• Eva Longoria played Kate's character, a stubborn and jealous ghost who refuses to let go of her ex-fiance.
• Paul Rudd played Henry, an affable guy who tries to move on after the death of his bride-to-be but ends up falling for a psychic.
• Lake Bell, as Ashley, presents a conflicted character torn between the strange voices in her head and her love for Henry.
• Lindsay Sloane played Chloe, Ashley's best friend who unknowingly seeks advice from the ghost of Kate.
• Jason Biggsportrays Dan, Ashley's catering business partner who has secret feelings for her.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The film earned $21,749,603 USD worldwide against its estimated $10,000,000 USD budget.
• Though labeled as a romantic comedy, the film has elements of drama and supernatural genre as well.
• Eva Longoria reportedly performed some of her own stunts in the film.

Quotes

• Henry: "I miss you Kate. If I had my time over, I would've done everything differently."
• Ashley: "I can't compete with a dead woman. How could I? She's perfect. She's frozen in time."

Music, Soundtrack

• "Wedding March" performed by Wagner
• "That Lady" performed by The Isley Brothers
• "New Soul" by Yael Naim and many more.