Make-Out with Violence (2008): cast, story & where to watch

2008 · Film · ★ 4.6

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Released in 2008, Make-Out with Violence is a comedy, fantasy, horror and romance film directed by Deagol Brothers, running about 105 minutes. “Dead is the present tense” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. A genre-bending tale of a boy trying to fulfill his unrequited love for a girl who has risen from the dead. It tells the story of twin brothers Patrick and Carol Darling, newly graduated from high school and struggling to come to terms with the mysterious disappearance of their friend, the bright and beautiful Wendy Hearst. When a drive through the countryside surrounding their suburban community leads to the discovery of Wendy's mysteriously animated corpse, the boys secretly transport the un-dead Wendy to an empty house in hopes of somehow bringing her back to life. As the sweltering summer pushes on, they must maintain the appearance of normalcy for their friends and family as they search for ways to revive the Wendy they once knew, or, failing that, to satisfy their own quests for love amongst the living and the dead.

Who’s in it. Make-Out with Violence stars Eric Lehning as Patrick, Cody DeVos as Carol, Leah High as Addy and Brett Miller as Beetle, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.6/10, Make-Out with Violence has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, YouTube TV, Fandor Amazon Channel and Cineverse Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Make-Out with Violence page.

If you liked it. Fans of Make-Out with Violence tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Make-Out with Violence (2008)?
In US, Make-Out with Violence is available to stream on Philo, YouTube TV and Fandor Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Make-Out with Violence worth watching?
Make-Out with Violence holds an audience score of 4.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy, horror and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Make-Out with Violence?
Make-Out with Violence stars Eric Lehning, Cody DeVos, Leah High, Brett Miller and Tia Shearer.
When was Make-Out with Violence released?
Make-Out with Violence was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.