Horror ·Thriller · United States of America · 1945 · 1h 18m

The Body Snatcher

The Body Snatcher poster
Director
Robert Wise
Cast
Boris Karloff as John Gray Bela Lugosi as Joseph Henry Daniell as Dr. Wolfe 'Toddy' MacFarlane Edith Atwater as Meg Camden Russell Wade as Donald Fettes Rita Corday as Mrs. Marsh
Crew
Robert De Grasse — Director of Photography J.R. Whittredge — Editor Roy Webb — Original Music Composer Val Lewton — Screenplay Philip MacDonald — Screenplay Val Lewton — Producer
Tagline

GRAVES RAIDED! COFFINS ROBBED! CORPSES CARVED! MIDNIGHT MURDER! BODY BLACKMAIL! STALKING GHOULS! Mad Thrills of Terror And Macabre Mystery... –and don't blame us if you stay awake all night!

Synopsis

Edinburgh, 1831. Among those who undertake the illegal trade of grave robbery is Gray, ostensibly a cab driver. Formerly a medical student convicted of grave robbery, Gray holds a grudge against Dr. MacFarlane who had escaped detection and punishment.

Trailer The Body Snatcher — Official Trailer
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Mood & Themes
blackmailedinburgh, scotlandmurderblack and whitemedical professiongrave robbercadaverdissectionmedical researchmedical studentbody snatchingburking
Key Collaborators
Robert Wise Director Robert De Grasse Director of Photography J.R. Whittredge Editor Roy Webb Original Music Composer Val Lewton Screenplay Philip MacDonald Screenplay Val Lewton Producer Renié Costume Design
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