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Over Her Dead Body

Over Her Dead Body

She's passed on... But she's not moving on.

20085.51h 35m

Overview

After his fiancée, Kate, dies in an accident on their wedding day, veterinarian Henry grows depressed. To help him move on, his sister has him visit psychic Ashley and gives her Kate's diary. Ashley uses the journal's details to convincingly deliver the fake message that Kate wants Henry to move on. However, Kate's ghost is watching over Ashley and Henry. Furious when they fall for each other, she vows to sabotage their relationship.

Directed by Jeff Lowell
Written by Jeff Lowell
Produced by Paul Brooks, Peter Safran
Box OfficeBudget: $10.0M0

Top Cast

Eva Longoria

Eva Longoria

Kate Spencer

Paul Rudd

Paul Rudd

Henry Mills

Lake Bell

Lake Bell

Ashley

Jason Biggs

Jason Biggs

Dan

Lindsay Sloane

Lindsay Sloane

Chloe

Stephen Root

Stephen Root

Sculptor

William Morgan Sheppard

William Morgan Sheppard

Father Marks

Wendi McLendon-Covey

Wendi McLendon-Covey

Lona

Ali Hillis

Ali Hillis

Karen

Deborah Theaker

Deborah Theaker

Mary

Themes & Keywords

californiaveterinariandiaryromcombest frienddatingfalling in lovespiritaccidental deathpsychiccatererfreak accidentice sculpturewedding daymoving onrelationship sabotagebrother sister relationshipdeep sadnessdeath of fiancéepsychic medium

About Over Her Dead Body

Over Her Dead Body is a comedy film released in 2008 exploring themes of california, veterinarian, diary, romcom, best friend, dating. Directed by Jeff Lowell, it stars Eva Longoria, Paul Rudd, Lake Bell. After his fiancée, Kate, dies in an accident on their wedding day, veterinarian Henry grows depressed. To help him move on, his sister has him visit psychic Ashley and gives her Kate's diary. Ashley uses the journal's details to convincingly deliver the fake message that Kate wants Henry to move on. However, Kate's ghost is watching over Ashley and Henry. Furious when they fall for each other, she vows to sabotage their relationship.

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