In 1989, a misunderstood teenager has a high school crush — who just happens to be a handsome corpse! After a set of playfully horrific circumstances bring him back to life, the two embark on a murderous journey to find love, happiness…and a few missing body parts along the way.
Directed by Zelda Williams
high school
cemetery
dark comedy
coming of age
murder
teenage girl
female protagonist
corpse
body mutilation
death of mother
reanimated corpse
woman director
1980s
playful
adoring
comforting
euphoric
vibrant
Rank
#87 in 2024·#2041 overall
Trailer
IMDB
N/A
Letterboxd
3.5 / 5
Where to Watch
Cast
Kathryn Newton
Lisa Swallows
Cole Sprouse
The Creature
Liza Soberano
Taffy
Henry Eikenberry
Michael Trent
Joe Chrest
Dale Swallows
Carla Gugino
Janet
Joey Harris
Tamara
Bryce Romero
Doug
Jenna Davis
Lori
Joshua Montes
Vince
Paola Andino
Misty
Jennifer Pierce Mathus
Lisa's Mom
Crew
Zelda Williams
Director
Diablo Cody
Writer
Isabella Summers
Original Music Composer
Brad Turner
Editor
Paula Huidobro
Director of Photography
Diablo Cody
Producer
Mason Novick
Producer
Jeffrey Lampert
Executive Producer
Chelsea Bruland
Stunt Coordinator
Ronnie van der Veer
Foley Artist
Amanda Bradley
Stunt Driver
Juliene Joyner
Stunt Double
Popular Reviews
5224 reviews
Vampire67PRO
10.0★ · 10/08/25
One of my favourite movies forever 🪦🪡🫀🪓🛼🪱 so perfect for spooky season
One of my favourite movies forever 🪦🪡🫀🪓🛼🪱 so perfect for spooky season
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vi
8.0★ · 04/24/24
what does it say about me that i’m only attracted to cole sprouse when he’s playing a dead guy
what does it say about me that i’m only attracted to cole sprouse when he’s playing a dead guy
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Tearna Camber
8.0★ · 12/02/24
I LOVE THIS FUCKING MOVIE SO MUCH AHHHHHH
I LOVE THIS FUCKING MOVIE SO MUCH AHHHHHH
2
carter canfield
6.0★ · 03/11/24
In case you haven’t noticed, he’s weird. He’s a weirdo. He doesn’t fit in, and he doesn’t… want to fit in.
In case you haven’t noticed, he’s weird. He’s a weirdo. He doesn’t fit in, and he doesn’t… want to fit in.
