Over Your Dead Body (2026)

Released: 2026-04-24 Recommended age: 17+ IMDb 7.4
Over Your Dead Body

Movie details

  • Genres: Comedy, Action, Thriller
  • Director: Jorma Taccone
  • Main cast: Jason Segel, Samara Weaving, Timothy Olyphant, Juliette Lewis, Paul Guilfoyle
  • Country / region: United States of America, Norway, Finland
  • Original language: en
  • Premiere: 2026-04-24

Story overview

A dysfunctional couple heads to a remote cabin to reconnect, but each secretly plans to kill the other in this darkly comedic action-thriller.

Parent Guide

Over Your Dead Body is a dark comedy-thriller with graphic violence, strong language, sexual content, and drug use. It's intended for mature audiences (17+). The themes of murder and revenge may be disturbing for younger viewers.

Content breakdown

Violence & peril
Strong

Includes stylized but graphic fight scenes, blood, and peril. Characters are killed in violent ways (e.g., stabbing, shooting). Some comedic undertones may reduce impact, but overall strong.

Scary / disturbing
Moderate

The premise of spouses plotting murder is unsettling. Some jump scares and tense moments. Overall, more thrilling than horror.

Language
Strong

Frequent use of strong profanity including f--k, s--t, and other crude language. Insults and verbal aggression throughout.

Sexual content & nudity
Moderate

Suggestive scenes, implied sexual activity, brief nudity? (unconfirmed). Some sexual jokes and references.

Substance use
Moderate

Characters drink alcohol and smoke. One scene shows drug use (e.g., snorting a substance).

Emotional intensity
Moderate

High-tension situations with betrayal and emotional manipulation. Dark themes may affect sensitive viewers, but comedic tone lightens mood.

Parent tips

Rated R for violence, language, sexual content, and drug use. Expect comedic but bloody fight scenes, strong profanity, suggestive situations, and some substance use. Not suitable for young children.

Parent chat guide

Talk about how the characters' actions highlight toxic relationships and revenge. Discuss why resorting to violence is never a solution, and the importance of honest communication.

Parent follow-up questions

  • Did any of the scary parts frighten you?
  • Do you think the characters acted like friends?
  • What would you do if you were in that cabin?
  • Why do you think the couple wanted to hurt each other?
  • How could they have solved their problems differently?
  • What message do you think the movie is sending about relationships?
  • How does the movie satirize toxic relationships?
  • What could have been done to prevent the violence?
  • How do the characters' justifications reflect real-life conflicts?

Where to watch

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