Over Her Dead Body (2008)
Director
Jeff Lowell
Main cast
Eva Longoria; Jason Biggs; Lake Bell; Paul Rudd; Lindsay Sloane
Genres
Comedy, Fantasy, Romance
Description
After his fiancée, Kate, dies in an accident on their wedding day, veterinarian Henry grows depressed. To help him move on, his sister has him visit psychic Ashley and gives her Kate's diary. Ashley uses the journal's details to convincingly deliver the fake message that Kate wants Henry to move on. However, Kate's ghost is watching over Ashley and Henry. Furious when they fall for each other, she vows to sabotage their relationship.
Jeff Lowell
Main cast
Eva Longoria; Jason Biggs; Lake Bell; Paul Rudd; Lindsay Sloane
Genres
Comedy, Fantasy, Romance
Description
After his fiancée, Kate, dies in an accident on their wedding day, veterinarian Henry grows depressed. To help him move on, his sister has him visit psychic Ashley and gives her Kate's diary. Ashley uses the journal's details to convincingly deliver the fake message that Kate wants Henry to move on. However, Kate's ghost is watching over Ashley and Henry. Furious when they fall for each other, she vows to sabotage their relationship.
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