The Body Snatcher
1945, English. Directed by Robert Wise.
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!
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
7.0/10 from 209 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Robert WiseDirector
- Boris KarloffJohn Gray
- Bela LugosiJoseph
- Henry DaniellDr. Wolfe 'Toddy' MacFarlane
- Edith AtwaterMeg Camden
- Russell WadeDonald Fettes
- Rita CordayMrs. Marsh
- Sharyn MoffettGeorgina Marsh
- Donna LeeStreet Singer
- Ted BillingsTownsman (uncredited)
- Bobby BurnsMourner (uncredited)
- Robert ClarkeRichardson - Medical Student (uncredited)
- Aina ConstantMaidservant (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 25 May 1945
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Philip MacDonald, Val Lewton
- Budget
- $125K
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What The Body Snatcher is based on
The Body Snatcher is based on The Body Snatcher (1884) by Robert Louis Stevenson.
1884
The Body Snatcher
By Robert Louis Stevenson
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The Body Snatcher: quick answers
Is The Body Snatcher worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 7.0/10 from 209 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Body Snatcher?
The Body Snatcher runs 78 minutes (1h 18m).
Does The Body Snatcher have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Body Snatcher. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Body Snatcher parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Body Snatcher is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Body Snatcher on?
The Body Snatcher isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Body Snatcher?
If you liked The Body Snatcher, try The Medusa Touch, Eradication, Invasion of the Body Snatchers.
Who directed The Body Snatcher?
The Body Snatcher (1945) was directed by Robert Wise and stars Boris Karloff, Bela Lugosi, Henry Daniell.
What is The Body Snatcher based on?
The Body Snatcher is based on The Body Snatcher (1884) by Robert Louis Stevenson.