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Over Your Dead Body is a comedy-action movie by Jorma Taccone about a married couple trying to get a divorce by killing each other. The film stars Jason Segel and Samara Weaving, who, after Ready or Not and its sequel, proves she's not afraid of any game.

If you enjoyed Weaving's bloody performance in Ready or Not 2, this movie is the perfect choice for an evening – it's an hour and a half of excellent, brutal, and very funny trash.

What Is 'Over Your Dead Body' About?

Dan is a director of cheap commercials. He dreams of making independent films, but is mired in debt. His wife, Lisa, is a minor stage actress, and he believes she is unlikely to land prominent roles.

In fact, he's thoroughly fed up with her. He wants her to disappear once and for all and instead of divorcing her, he decides to kill Lisa by luring her out of town for the weekend.

However, Lisa ruins Dan's plans and changes the rules of the game in her favor. Little do they know that, within hours, they will have to forgive each other and arm themselves against a common enemy.

'Over Your Dead Body' Is a Family Therapy Session With Fists and Absurd Action

The fight between Segel and Weaving resembles a theatrical production – a failed director and actress finally achieving their ambitions. Unspoken grievances are expressed through punches to the face: the woman wants a supportive partner, and the man wants a rare smile from his wife.

The Tarantino-style editing adds to the drama by abruptly interrupting the main narrative with flashbacks. Each has a premeditated plan: both stage an alibi and warn others about dangerous weather conditions.

The couple's confrontation is reminiscent of a scene from Mr. and Mrs. Smith, where the characters aren't above shooting or punching their partners.

'Over Your Dead Body' Is a Movie About Movies, and a Great Way to Clear Your Head

Comparisons are drawn between theatrical productions, commercials, and art-house films, as well as the preponderance of producer influence in production.

The filmmakers generously sprinkle references to cult movies, even including the line, "Luke, I am your father," which was uttered during the decisive blow.

Over Your Dead Body is the perfect way to spend an evening, clear your head, and have no regrets. If you've been missing Samara Weaving in her signature role as a girl who can stand up to anyone, this is a must-see.

If you're also a fan of dark humor and absurd situations, Over Your Dead Body will be a real treat.

What Did Critics & Viewers Think of 'Over Your Dead Body'?

• Over Your Dead Body has 68% from critics and 78% from viewers on Rotten Tomatoes.

• On IMDb, the movie has a score of 7.1/10.

• On Letterboxd, Over Your Dead Body scored 3.3/5.0.

Where to Watch 'Over Your Dead Body'?

Over Your Dead Body is available to stream on Prime Video.