The Body Snatcher

Directed by Robert Wise. Written by Philip MacDonald. Starring Boris Karloff, Bela Lugosi, and Henry Daniell.

RKO Radio Pictures - 1945

Two and a Half Stars of Review! **1/2

Oft referenced Berk and Hare are the inspiration for this grave robbing mellow drama about three men and a lot of dead bodies. If the whole thing feels a little flat it's no fault of Boris Karloff who gives one heck of a performance as the murderous cabman John Gray. Personally I blame the director (prolific as he was), but if you're wondering if it's worth your time then consider that Boris Karloff actually murders Bela Lugosi somewhere in the latter half. If that means nothing to you then your soul lacks poetry.