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The Body Snatcher

NR19451h 18mRobert Wise
IMDb 7.3 · Rotten Tomatoes 86% · Metacritic 74
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"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.

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BlackmailEdinburgh, ScotlandMurderBlack And WhiteMedical ProfessionGrave RobberCadaverDissectionMedical ResearchMedical Student

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Body Snatcher (1945) about?

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.

Who stars in The Body Snatcher?

The Body Snatcher stars Boris Karloff (John Gray), Bela Lugosi (Joseph), Henry Daniell (Dr. Wolfe 'Toddy' MacFarlane), Edith Atwater (Meg Camden), Russell Wade (Donald Fettes). The film was directed by Robert Wise.

How long is The Body Snatcher?

The Body Snatcher has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1945. It is rated NR.

Is The Body Snatcher worth watching?

The Body Snatcher holds an IMDb rating of 7.3/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 86. Fans of Horror, Thriller are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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