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Bodies Bodies Bodies

Duration: 1:34
Rating
6.2/10
Title: Bodies Bodies Bodies In a secluded, opulent mansion, a gathering of affluent twenty-somethings prepares to ride out a hurricane with a night of revelry. Yet, as the storm rages outside, their festivities take a sinister turn when an innocent party game spirals into chaos. Secrets unravel and tensions rise as a mysterious figure begins to pick off the guests one by one. Trapped together, paranoia fuels hysteria, transforming the stormy night into a deadly survival game. Friendships fracture and alliances shift as the group races against time to unmask the killer among them before it's too late. In this electrifying tale, every clock tick carries the weight of life or death amidst the tempest.

Directors

Direction: Halina Reijn

Script: Sarah DeLappe, Kristen Roupenian

Main cast: Amandla Stenberg, Maria Bakalova, Myha'la

Ticket office

Budget: $0 million

Box office: $13.9 million

Synopsis

Bee, a young woman navigating her way through life, is whisked away from her familiar Eastern European surroundings to delve into the opulent world of her girlfriend Sophie and her privileged friends. The duo arrives at a lavish mansion, a family estate belonging to David, Sophie's affluent companion. It's here that a "hurricane party" is underway as they hunker down against the impending storm. The guests include David's actress partner Emma, the candid podcaster Alice with her older boyfriend Greg, and the mysterious Jordan. An air of unease lingers from the outset when Max, a previous invitee, departs following a fallout with David.

As the evening progresses, fueled by a heady mix of alcohol and camaraderie, the group turns to a game called "Bodies Bodies Bodies," a murder-mystery encounter in the dark. However, the entertainment takes a grim turn when tensions escalate. Greg bows out early amid the growing antagonism, while a dispute with Emma leads David to exit as the storm breathes a newfound ferocity, plunging the mansion into darkness. Within this chaotic backdrop, Bee stumbles upon a harrowing discovery: David lifeless outside, his demise marked by a chilling throat wound and a bloodied weapon.

With communication severed by the storm and fear gripping their spirits, the group attempts to escape through Sophie's car, only to find it immobilized by a drained battery. Fear and uncertainty give rise to suspicion, forming cracks in their collective unity. Attention turns to Greg, whose cache of survival gear paints him as a possible suspect. A tense confrontation spirals into deadly violence, with Bee compelled to act in self-defense, her actions leaving the group in greater disarray.

Amidst swirling accusations and fiery exchanges, whispers of a deeper betrayal surface, questioning alliances and moral boundaries. Emma's sudden and tragic end only deepens the mystery as paranoia draws lines between friends. Long-held secrets are bared as Sophie battles her own demons, confronting her sobriety challenges and reckoning with revelations about her relationships. A confrontation will inevitably lead Sophie and Bee to the truth behind the dark chaos that has unravelled over a single, storm-laden night.

As dawn breaks, peeling back layers of mistrust, Bee and Sophie confront the twisted reality; the night's bloodshed holds horrifying revelations that bring reflection and reconciliation. The arrival of daylight ushers in clarity on what transpired in the storm's grip, leaving the survivors to ponder the fragility of human connections tested in the darkest hours.

Argument


In the gripping tapestry of , an intricate examination of human behaviors under stress is presented with finesse. The film begins by drawing the audience into a complex social dynamic marked by socioeconomic divides and personal insecurities, when Bee, a young woman from Eastern Europe with humble origins, accompanies her affluent partner Sophie to a precarious "hurricane party" at a mansion owned by David's family. This setup not only serves as a backdrop for the unfolding drama but also as a mirror reflecting the stark contrast between Bee's outsider status and the privileged cocoon of her companions.


Some of the notable personalities gracing this impromptu gathering include David himself, his actress girlfriend Emma, Alice—known for her podcasting ventures—along with her significantly older boyfriend Greg, and the intriguing yet mysterious Jordan. A once-present tension simmers beneath the surface, evidenced by the absence of Max, who left abruptly following an altercation with David prior to Bee and Sophie’s arrival. This tension escalates during the course of the night, revealing the fragile nature of their friendships.


Upon indulging in alcohol and drugs, the revelers seek amusement through a game cinematic of its own drama—"Bodies Bodies Bodies," echoing the classic 'murder in the dark' style. However, as the storm outside intensifies, so does the internal discord. Greg retreats to bed early, already the target of David's unprovoked hostility during the game. Herein lies a pivotal moment; David, embroiled in yet another quarrel with Emma, storms off into the shadows.


What's meant to be a party soon morphs into collective pandemonium as the storm hits with full force, cutting off electricity and communication. This forces the group into survival mode, casting them into an unsettling predicament—a reflection of the human psyche when plunged into uncertainty. Bee's discovery of David's lifeless body, his throat violently cut open with a blood-drenched kukri nearby, further catapults them into chaos. Lacking technology and transportation with Sophie's car battery dead, the group descends into paranoia and suspicion.


As trust deteriorates, Greg becomes the group's scapegoat when his possession of a go bag with a map and knife comes to light, putting his presence on the line. Confrontations escalate, culminating in Bee killing him in self-defense—an act that amplifies the already palpable tension and questions about the true murderer: was Greg indeed guilty or merely a victim in the wrong place? Emma’s theories regarding Max as a potential suspect serve to heighten the frenzy, though they offer no concrete resolution.


Sophie's sobriety hangs by a thread, and when she succumbs to temptation, the ensuing series of events are marked by unforeseen calamity. Emma’s unexplained demise at the bottom of a staircase adds another layer of dread to the narrative, feeding Alice’s belief that a systematic killing spree is underway. Increased scrutiny upon Bee, due to discrepancies in her academic record, results in her affronted ejection into the fierce storm, once again highlighting the theme of classism and exclusion.


Determined to uncover truth amidst deception, Bee uncovers evidence of possible betrayal—a discovery that Jordan, with David's father's gun in hand, stands poised to prevent from coming to light. Returning to the group, tensions climax as Bee bravely reveals her personal sacrifices and truths. Subsequently, an explosion of buried hostilities surfaces—Jordan accuses Sophie of using David to tap into her trust fund after reigniting her addiction. Adding complexity, claims of infidelity against Sophie spiral into a web of confrontations and revelations, addressing the innate insecurities that plagues each individual.


The volatility reaches a crescendo when Alice’s attempt to chastise Jordan leads to fatal repercussions; a gunshot seals her fate. In the climactic melee between Sophie and Jordan, Bee decisively disrupts the conflict, resulting in Jordan’s demise, albeit not before she casts lingering suspicion onto Sophie with the cryptic message to examine her texts.


With daylight presenting clarity, Sophie admits to witnessing Emma's accidental death, a cathartic moment that strips away the deceptive veils layered throughout the narrative. Yet, tension still brews as Bee demands confirmation through Sophie’s digital correspondence. In a symbolic struggle for truth, Bee intercepts David’s phone, which holds the final piece to the puzzle—a video revealing David’s mortal accident amidst reckless revelry. The realization that bloodshed transpired needlessly dawns upon Bee and Sophie, erasing the pretense of a hidden killer and confronting them with the futility of their discord.


As calm follows the storm, with Max’s unfortunate reentrance serving as a stark reminder of the transient yet destructive nature of impulsive actions, special attention is drawn to this murky reflection of unraveling friendships under pressure. In this whirlwind of accusations and deception, skillfully interrogates the darker aspects of human interaction, laying bare vulnerabilities, egalitarian folly, and ultimately, the destructive ebbs and flows of human emotion. Bee’s simple statement of now receiving phone service encapsulates the chilling implications of the night’s unraveling—an unnerving yet enlightening commentary on the chaos forced by millennial missteps.

Cast

Amandla Stenberg

Amandla Stenberg

Sophie

Maria Bakalova

Maria Bakalova

Bee

Myha'la

Myha'la

Jordan

Rachel Sennott

Rachel Sennott

Alice

Chase Sui Wonders

Chase Sui Wonders

Emma

Pete Davidson

Pete Davidson

David

Lee Pace

Lee Pace

Greg

Conner O'Malley

Conner O'Malley

Max

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