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Synopsis

A dysfunctional married couple retreats to a secluded cabin to repair their relationship, but each secretly plots to murder the other.

Cast

  • Nikolai Kinski
  • Kayla Radomski
  • Jason Segel
  • Jennifer Amaka Pettersson
  • Paul Guilfoyle
  • Cha-Lee Yoon
  • Danusia Samal
  • Samara Weaving
  • Jake Curran
  • Timothy Olyphant
Moviegoers are saying
This Samara Weaving vehicle divides audiences with its ambitious blend of dark comedy and horror, featuring standout performances from Jason Segel and a cast that viewers consistently praise. While many appreciate the film's surprising humor and action-packed sequences, several reviewers note pacing issues and a problematic sexual assault scene that significantly dampens the otherwise entertaining experience.
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Dark-Comedy
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Metacritic

70
Mar 18, 2026

Instead of the sharp satire of modern-day relationships it starts out as, “Over Your Dead Body” becomes a gross-out comedy in its second half. While it’s very good in both of those modes, it can’t help but feel a bit disappointing that it takes such a sharp turn from something that’s both fun and perceptive to something that’s just fun.

Dan Bayer
Next Best Picture
58
Mar 18, 2026

It seems like Over Your Dead Body is caught between deconstructing itself and just going through the motions.

Metacritic review by Chase Hutchinson
Chase Hutchinson
The Playlist
63
Mar 16, 2026

The Lonely Island brand of humor might at first seem like an awkward fit for horror, but there’s an art to the timing of a well-done splatter flick that shares filmmaking DNA with comedy.

Metacritic review by Brian Tallerico
Brian Tallerico
RogerEbert.com

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Over Your Dead Body (2026) family-friendly?
The movie has been rated as R, meaning that Under 17 requires an adult accompaniment.
How long is Over Your Dead Body (2026)?
The movie is 1hr 45min long.
What's Over Your Dead Body (2026) about?
A dysfunctional married couple retreats to a secluded cabin to repair their relationship, but each secretly plots to murder the other.
Who's the cast of Over Your Dead Body (2026)?
  • Nikolai Kinski as Frank
  • Kayla Radomski as Renée
  • Jason Segel as Dan
  • Jennifer Amaka Pettersson as Louise
  • Paul Guilfoyle as Michael
  • Cha-Lee Yoon as Kevin
  • Danusia Samal as Rachel
  • Samara Weaving as Lisa
  • Jake Curran as Henry
  • Timothy Olyphant as Pete
Who's the director behind Over Your Dead Body (2026)?
Jorma Taccone directed Over Your Dead Body (2026).
Who produced Over Your Dead Body (2026)?
Guy Danella, Lee Kim and David Leitch produced Over Your Dead Body (2026).