When did Bodies Bodies Bodies come out?

(Pocket-lint) - Bodies Bodies Bodies is one of the standout horror movies of 2022, and now that spooky season is upon us, it could be the perfect flick for a Halloween movie night.

The film impressed critics and audiences alike, with many praising its blend of comedy, horror and whodunnit mystery.

Now that its theatrical run has ended, here are all the details of how and when you can stream and rent the movie. We've also added some plot details and topped it off with some trailers. Let's get into it.

Bodies Bodies Bodies: What you need to know

Bodies Bodies Bodies tells the tale of a group of 20-somethings who get stuck in a remote mansion during a hurricane. When a Werewolf-style party game goes awry, a real dead body is found, and the race is on to identify the killer. Expect twists, turns and plenty of both literal and figurative backstabbing.

It's a classic slasher set-up, and the whodunnit comedy blend means that it'll likely appeal to fans of films like Scream, rather than those seeking truly terrifying thrills.

The film is directed by Halina Reijn and it's her first English language film. It stars Pete Davidson (SNL), Amanda Stenberg (Dear Evan Hansen), Maria Bakalova (Borat Subsequent Moviefilm) and Lee Pace (The Hobbit).

Bodies Bodies Bodies: Release Date

Bodies Bodies Bodies had a limited release beginning August 5 2022 in select cities across the US. Then, on August 12 it was granted a nationwide release with international screenings following afterwards. It was released in UK theatres on September 2 2022.

It was released for digital download in the US on September 27 2022 followed by Blu-Ray and DVD on October 18 2022.

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Bodies Bodies Bodies hasn't hit subscription-based streaming platforms yet but you can buy or rent the film on demand from the usual outlets.

This includes Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Vudu and more.

If you'd prefer a physical copy, Blu-ray and DVD versions are available in the US. A UK release date has not yet been specified, but pre-orders are live on Amazon.

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Bodies Bodies Bodies: Trailers

Pocket-lint has embedded the latest trailer for Bodies Bodies Bodies at the top of this page

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2022 has already been a good year for the studio A24, having released hit movies Everything Everywhere All at Once, X and Marcel the Shell With Shoes On, but they’re throwing their hat into the summer movie schedule with a murder-mystery comedy Bodies Bodies Bodies.

A24 has had a penchant for releasing outside-of-the-box comedies, like Zola, On the Rocks, Under the Silver Lake, The Disaster Artist, Lady Bird and more. Now Bodies Bodies Bodies is set to join their ranks.

Here is everything we know about Bodies Bodies Bodies.

Bodies Bodies Bodies releases on Friday, August 5, exclusively in US movie theaters. It comes to the UK on September 9.

The movie has actually already had its world premiere, as it was part of the 2022 South by Southwest Film Festival that took place in Austin, Texas, in March. 

The first batch of reviews for Bodies Bodies Bodies date back to the movie's premiere at the SXSW Film Festival in March, but What to Watch has now weighed in with our thoughts. Our Bodies Bodies Bodies review from Matt Donato calls the movie a "bloody and brash" winner that nails its social commentary, even if a few of its elements sputter from time to time.

Overall, Bodies Bodies Bodies has earned a 97% "Fresh" rating from Rotten Tomatoes (opens in new tab) as of August 1. Another review aggregator site, Metacritic (opens in new tab), has it scoring a 79 out of 100, which is firmly in their "Good" tier.

What is the Bodies Bodies Bodies plot?

Bodies Bodies Bodies is billed as a "hilarious, razor-sharp murder mystery" from A24. Here is the official synopsis for the plot from the studio:

"When a group of rich 20-somethings plan a hurricane party at a remote family mansion, a party game goes awry in this fresh and funny look at backstabbing, fake friends and one party gone very, very wrong."

The script was written by Sarah DeLappe, based on a screenplay by Kristen Roupenian.

Bodies Bodies Bodies trailer

The official trailer for Bodies Bodies Bodies gives us a glimpse at how a game quickly gets out of hand and how these 20-somethings deal with a real killer in their midst. Watch the trailer directly below.

A second trailer for Bodies Bodies Bodies starts to point the fingers of who may be the killer in a couple of different directions. Watch it below and start making your own theories:

Who is in the Bodies Bodies Bodies cast?

The headlining trio of Bodies Bodies Bodies is Amandla Stenberg, Pete Davidson and Maria Bakalova.

Stenberg first received attention when she was cast as Rue in The Hunger Games and has since starred in movies like Everything, Everything, The Hate U Give and Dear Evan Hansen. She also starred in the Damien Chazelle directed Netflix series The Eddy. In Bodies Bodies Bodies she plays Sophie.

Davidson has been a fixture as a cast member on Saturday Night Live for years, but has had a number of memorable roles in movies. This includes roles in Set It Up, The King of Staten Island, The Suicide Squad and a cameo in I Want You Back. Davidson plays David in the movie.

Many movie fans likely remember Maria Bakalova from her breakout and Oscar-nominated performance as Tutar in Borat Subsequent Moviefilm. Bakalova is expanding her Hollywood resume this year, after having already starred in Netflix’s The Bubble, she will now play Bee as part of the Bodies Bodies Bodies cast.

The rest of the Bodies Bodies Bodies cast includes Rachel Sennott (Shiva Baby) as Alice, Chase Sui Wonders (Generation) as Emma, Myha’la Herrold (Plan B) as Jordan and Lee Pace (Foundation) as Greg.

Who is the Bodies Bodies Bodies director?

Halina Reijn is the director of Bodies Bodies Bodies. This is the second feature-length movie from Reijn, who previously helmed the 2019 Dutch movie Instinct starring Game of Thrones Carice van Houten. Reijn received a handful of accolades for her feature debut from various film festivals.

Before she made her debut behind the camera, Reijn was an actress. She has worked primarily in Europe but starred in Paul Verhoeven’s Black Book and the 2008 Tom Cruise movie Valkyrie.

Check out the posters for Bodies Bodies Bodies directly below.

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I don’t know if you know this, but I really like horror movies. I pretty much talk about them all the time. I’ve seen some of the most classic horror films you could think of, as well as some of the newest ones, such as Ethan Hawke’s new one, The Black Phone. I just love ‘em. But you know what really butters my biscuits? Horror comedy - and that’s where Bodies Bodies Bodies comes into play. 

As part of the 2022 movie releases, Bodies Bodies Bodies is the latest A24 horror film that’s going to drop in theaters, aiming to not only make you scream but make you laugh, as well. A24 has made some excellent horror movies in the last few years, including Hereditary and Midsommar, and now, Bodies Bodies Bodies is hopping right onto that train. 

But, when is the latest film going to come out? And who is going to star? Here are some quick things we know about Bodies Bodies Bodies. 

Bodies Bodies Bodies Will Release On August 5th, 2022

Thankfully, you won’t need to wait long for Bodies Bodies Bodies to come out, as it’s been confirmed that the movie will release on August 5th, 2022. The summer is only just beginning as of writing this, and I’m sure we’re only going to get more news as the movie comes closer. 

Halina Reijn Is Directing Bodies Bodies Bodies

According to the official page for the movie on the A24 website, Bodies Bodies Bodies was directed by Halina Reijn. The acclaimed Dutch actress is primarily known for her acting skills in many movies and TV shows from her home country, but she’s also gotten into directing in the last few years.

Her first directing credit was on the Dutch dramatic film, Instinct, and after that, she worked on a short film called For the Birds. Having her step into a horror-comedy genre is going to be fun, and since this will be her first English film that she has directed, it’ll be a great stepping stone to direct more movies like this. 

The A24 Film Will Be A Slasher/Murder Mystery - Mixed With Comedy

As I said before, there have been so many horror movies that A24 has produced, and most of the time, they tend to lean a little more towards the horror aspect - meaning we see a whole lot of blood, guts, and so much more. And, while it seems that Bodies Bodies Bodies will also be going that route, this film is described as more of a horror/comedy, according to Variety. 

The movie mainly focuses on a young woman, Sophia, who just got out of rehab, and in order to celebrate, she invites her friends over to meet her new girlfriend. With any party comes the idea of playing games, and this group of friends plays one called “murder-in-the-dark.” 

However, the night takes a turn when someone actually ends up being murdered, so now, they have to figure out whodunit without being the next victim. 

I always love myself a good murder mystery - I was a huge fan of Knives Out for that reason. But to have that mixed in with horror will be so much fun, because sometimes, we need some good scary moments that will make us laugh but also make us scream. 

Considering A24 is always very serious with a lot of their horror movies, from Midsommar to even an earlier 2022 entry, the gory X, it’ll be fun to see this popular film studio step into the popular horror comedy genre. 

The director actually gave a brief description of the movie, saying it’s like “Mean Girls meets Lord of the Flies,” according to Entertainment Weekly, so sign me the heck up.

Amandla Stenberg, Pete Davidson, And More Will Star In Bodies Bodies Bodies 

Keep your eye out for stars in this one, because Bodies Bodies Bodies is going to be filled to the brim with them. 

Headlining this cast is Amandla Stenberg as Sophie, who has most certainly made a name for herself in the last several years. While she gained fame for portraying Rue in The Hunger Games franchise, Stenberg has only continued to grow in popularity, starring in films such as Everything, Everything, The Hate U Give, The Darkest Minds, Dear Evan Hansen, and more. 

She’s also set to star in an upcoming Star Wars series, called The Acolyte, so Bodies Bodies Bodies will only add onto her impressive resume. 

Starring opposite as Sophie’s girlfriend, Bee, is Maria Bakalova. Gaining fame for her incredible performance in Borat Subsequent Moviefilm, this young actress has continued to book roles for herself, including a part in the Netflix film, The Bubble, as well as scoring a role in the upcoming Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3. 

Maria Bakalova actually spoke about her upcoming performance in Bodies Bodies Bodies with Collider, saying originally she was scared to do a horror film, but was so happy that the new A24 movie ended up being both funny and scary: 

I was scared to be a part of a horror movie because I’m scared of horror, but A24 horror movies are something different. Plus, I think at the end, Bodies Bodies Bodies feels more like an R-rated comedy because everybody brought their funniness in a way. The whole cast was incredible. These are all people I’m dying to work with over and over and over again. Amandla Stenberg, Myha'la Herrold, Rachel Sennott, Chase Sui Wonders, Pete Davidson, Lee Pace, they were just so incredible, and it’s been beyond exciting so I’m counting the minutes, the hours for the movie to be out and seen and heard about because it’s cool. It’s fresh, it’s unique, it’s funny.

Another big name who has been heavily featured with the film is Pete Davidson, who  just recently left Saturday Night Live in 2022. While Davidson has starred in movies before, such as The King of Staten Island, and had minor roles in other films, this will be his first major appearance after his exit from the popular sketch show, so it’ll be exciting to see where his career will take him from here - maybe more horror movies, who knows? 

Other stars who will be appearing in the film include Myha’la Herrold, Chase Sui Wonders, Rachel Sennott, and Lee Pace, according to the movie’s page on the A24 website. 

Sarah DeLappe Wrote The Script For Bodies Bodies Bodies

According to Variety, Sarah DeLappe penned the script for Bodies Bodies Bodies. While the story originally was formed as a spec script by Kristen Ropueniana - who wrote the 2017 New Yorker short story, Cat Person - the actual screenplay for the film was developed and written by DeLappe.

Watch The Bodies Bodies Bodies Trailer

If you haven’t seen the trailer for Bodies Bodies Bodies yet, be sure to check it out down below before heading to the theaters in August to see it!  

I am certainly so excited for this upcoming movie, and I’m sure after reading this, you’re just as thrilled about it, too. Can the summer go by any quicker? I want the horror movie season to start up with Bodies Bodies Bodies.