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10/06/2023

The Body (2018)

First: this isn't technically a movie, but an episode in the horror anthology Into the Dark -- but it was presented as a standalone movie on Hulu, so that's why it's here.

The film starts with a body, the hitman responsible, and a 4-hour time limit to get the body to a specific destination. Bad news: his tire has been punctured as a Halloween prank. Good news: since it's Halloween, dragging a body-shaped bundle around raises no eyebrows at all. The fun really gets going when he's offered a ride if goes to a party with a group who wants to show their friends the guy with the awesome hitman costume.

I had a lot of fun with this one. I enjoyed the absurdity of the situation and the dynamic between the group of friends. Felt truly original.

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