Movie

The Body Snatcher

“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!”

★ 7.0(202)19451h 18m

Horror Thriller

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Good to know

Director: Robert Wise
Release date: 1945-05-25
Runtime: 1h 18m
Language: English
Budget: $125,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: RKO Radio Pictures

The Body Snatcher — trailer

About The Body Snatcher

The Body Snatcher is a 1945 movie in the Horror and Thriller genres, directed by Robert Wise, starring Boris Karloff, Bela Lugosi and Henry Daniell. It has a runtime of 1 hour 18 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.0/10 from 202 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Body Snatcher in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

Cast

Boris Karloff

John Gray

Bela Lugosi

Joseph

Henry Daniell

Dr. Wolfe 'Toddy' MacFarlane

Edith Atwater

Meg Camden

Russell Wade

Donald Fettes

Rita Corday

Mrs. Marsh

Sharyn Moffett

Georgina Marsh

Donna Lee

Street Singer

Ted Billings

Townsman (uncredited)

Bobby Burns

Mourner (uncredited)

Robert Clarke

Richardson - Medical Student (uncredited)

Aina Constant

Maidservant (uncredited)

Themes & keywords

blackmailedinburgh, scotlandmurderblack and whitemedical professiongrave robbercadaverdissectionmedical researchmedical studentbody snatchingburkingmedical educationchild in distressmedical ethics

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Body Snatcher in Mexico?+

The Body Snatcher is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Mexico. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Body Snatcher on Netflix?+

The Body Snatcher is not on Netflix in Mexico right now.

How long is The Body Snatcher?+

The Body Snatcher has a runtime of 1 hour 18 minutes (78 minutes).

Who stars in The Body Snatcher?+

The Body Snatcher stars Boris Karloff, Bela Lugosi, Henry Daniell, Edith Atwater and Russell Wade.

When did The Body Snatcher come out?+

The Body Snatcher is a 1945 movie directed by Robert Wise.

What genre is The Body Snatcher?+

The Body Snatcher is Horror and Thriller film.

Who directed The Body Snatcher?+

The Body Snatcher was directed by Robert Wise.