
The Body Snatcher
GRAVES RAIDED! COFFINS ROBBED! CORPSES CARVED! MIDNIGHT MURDER! BODY BLACKMAIL! STALKING GHOULS! Mad Thrills of Terror And Macabre Mystery... –and don't blame us if you stay awake all night!
Edinburgh, 1831. Among those who undertake the illegal trade of grave robbery is Gray, ostensibly a cab driver. Formerly a medical student convicted of grave robbery, Gray holds a grudge against Dr. MacFarlane who had escaped detection and punishment.
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Movie Details
- Original Title: The Body Snatcher
- Genres: Horror, Thriller
- Release Date: 1945-05-25
- Runtime: 78 minutes
- Rating: 7/10 (192 votes)
- Budget: $125,000
- Revenue: $0
- Production Companies: RKO Radio Pictures
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 0.7737
- Languages: English
Cast & Crew

Boris Karloff
as John Gray

Bela Lugosi
as Joseph

Henry Daniell
as Dr. Wolfe 'Toddy' MacFarlane

Edith Atwater
as Meg Camden

Russell Wade
as Donald Fettes

Rita Corday
as Mrs. Marsh

Sharyn Moffett
as Georgina Marsh

Donna Lee
as Street Singer

Ted Billings
as Townsman (uncredited)

Robert Clarke
as Richardson a Medical Student (uncredited)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Body Snatcher?▼
The Body Snatcher is a Horror, Thriller movie directed by . It was released on 1945-05-25.
Who are the main actors in The Body Snatcher?▼
The main cast includes Boris Karloff, Bela Lugosi, Henry Daniell, Edith Atwater, Russell Wade, .
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Is The Body Snatcher based on a true story?▼
GRAVES RAIDED! COFFINS ROBBED! CORPSES CARVED! MIDNIGHT MURDER! BODY BLACKMAIL! STALKING GHOULS! Mad Thrills of Terror And Macabre Mystery... –and don't blame us if you stay awake all night!
What is the IMDb rating of The Body Snatcher?▼
The Body Snatcher has an IMDb rating of 7/10 based on 192 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of The Body Snatcher?▼
The movie had a production budget of $125,000 and earned $0 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for The Body Snatcher?▼
The soundtrack was composed by RKO Radio Pictures. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was The Body Snatcher filmed?▼
The Body Snatcher was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is The Body Snatcher?▼
The total runtime of The Body Snatcher is 78 minutes.
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There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The Body Snatcher.
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