The Body Shop (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 3.4
Released in 1972, The Body Shop is a horror and science fiction film directed by J.G. Patterson Jr., running about 75 minutes. “The Doctor Is Out... Of His Mind!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When plastic surgeon and mad scientist Don Brandon loses his pinup model wife Anitra in a tragic accident, he and his faithful humpbacked assistant Greg busy themselves experimenting with re-animation. Once ready, the good doctor begins luring young women back to the lab using hypnosis in order to gather select parts to create his wife anew.
Who’s in it. The Body Shop stars Jenny Driggers as Anitra, J.G. Patterson Jr. as Dr. Brandon, Roy Mehaffey as Greg and Linda Faile as Girl in the Trunk, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.4/10, The Body Shop has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Body Shop page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Body Shop tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Body Shop (1972)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Body Shop change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Body Shop worth watching?
- The Body Shop holds an audience score of 3.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Body Shop?
- The Body Shop stars Jenny Driggers, J.G. Patterson Jr., Roy Mehaffey, Linda Faile and Jan Benfield.
- When was The Body Shop released?
- The Body Shop was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 75 minutes.