If you’re looking for a fun yet unnerving film to watch as Halloween approaches, A24’s 2022 dark comedy Bodies Bodies Bodies is perfect for you. Currently climbing back up the Prime Video trend list, the movie scares and makes you burst into laughter with its cleverly written script, cast of young stars, and absurd finale.
Thriller, humor, and madness all in one
The director’s chair is occupied by Dutch filmmaker Halina Reijn (who worked with Nicole Kidman in 2024’s Babygirl). The screenplay, based on an idea by Kristen Roupenian—known for the “Cat Person” story—was penned by Sarah DeLappe. The lead roles feature a true star parade: Amandla Stenberg, Maria Bakalova, Rachel Sennott, Myha’la, Chase Sui Wonders, Lee Pace, and Pete Davidson.
Plot: Things go awry at a “Hurricane Party”
The film follows Bee (Maria Bakalova), who accompanies her girlfriend Sophie (Amandla Stenberg) to a mansion owned by a wealthy friend group. The crew throws a “hurricane party” to drink and party as an approaching storm looms.
But as the night progresses, the dark game “Bodies Bodies Bodies” they play turns into a bloody cat-and-mouse chase. When Pete Davidson’s character David is found by the pool with his throat slit, everyone starts suspecting each other—and things take a deadly turn for all involved.
An absurd finale, a clever twist
As the characters drop one by one, the film reaches peak paranoia. In the end, Sophie and Bee discover in the now-empty house that David actually killed himself by accident: he slit his own throat with the knife he was using to open a champagne bottle. In short, the entire tragedy—and all the fear inflicted on the viewer—was completely unnecessary. At this exact point, Bodies Bodies Bodies masterfully pivots from horror to comedy.
Why you should watch it
Perfect timing: Both horror and humor thrive on heartbeat rhythm—the film nails it.
A24 quality: Visual atmosphere, sound design, and acting performances deliver classic A24 tension.
Cult potential: Especially Rachel Sennott’s character Alice’s “podcast defense” scene stands out as one of the funniest dialogues in recent years.
🎬 Bodies Bodies Bodies
📅 Streaming: Prime Video
🎭 Genre: Horror, Dark Comedy, Gen Z Satire
⭐ Cast: Amandla Stenberg, Maria Bakalova, Rachel Sennott, Myha’la, Chase Sui Wonders, Lee Pace, Pete Davidson
🎥 Director: Halina Reijn
If you’re craving an A24 film that walks the thin line between fear and laughter, wildly entertaining—this Halloween, the address is clear: Bodies Bodies Bodies.
