Jennifer's Body (2009) Horror Fantasy Comedy
Jennifer's Body (2009) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
- Our Score: ☆ 6/10
Read our Jennifer's Body Movie Review - Overall Score: ☆ 5.31/10
IMDB: ☆ 5.5/10
Metascore: ☆ 4.7/10
Tomatometer: ☆ 4.6/10
Jennifer's Body Plot Synopsis:
Nerdy, reserved bookworm Needy Lesnicki, and arrogant, conceited cheerleader Jennifer Check are best friends, though they share little in common. They share even less in common when Jennifer mysteriously gains an appetite for human blood after a disastrous fire at a local bar. As Needy's male classmates are steadily killed in gruesome attacks, the young girl must uncover the truth behind her friend's transformation and find a way to stop the bloodthirsty rampage before it reaches her own boyfriend Chip.
Demon possession, devilish cheerleaders, and Satanic rock stars are all on the chopping block with this horror comedy from the production team behind Juno. Screenwriter Diablo Cody provides the script, with producing duties handled by Jason Reitman and Dan Dubiecki. The story centers on an impish high-school student (Amanda Seyfried) who has to protect her town against her best friend, Jennifer (Megan Fox), who, after being bedeviled by an evil rock band, develops a taste for human flesh. Girlfight"s Karyn Kusama directs the Fox Atomic production.
Why Watch Jennifer's Body
Alright, so you know about "Jennifer's Body" from 2009? It’s this kind of wild and weird horror-comedy mix. Megan Fox plays this popular girl, Jennifer, and Amanda Seyfried is her bestie, Needy. Things in the movie get super crazy when Jennifer turns into a demon – yeah, an actual demon – and starts, um, eating guys at their school. Pretty out there, right?
The movie’s sort of a twist on the typical horror stuff. You’ve got Jennifer, who everyone thinks is perfect, turning into this monster, and then there's Needy, who's usually in the background, trying to handle her friend's new, super scary appetite. It’s definitely creepy at times, but it's also got this dark, kinda funny side to it.
What makes "Jennifer's Body" cool is it mixes up horror with high school drama and flips it on its head. It's not just about being scary; it’s about the whole friendship thing and showing how people can surprise you.
Megan Fox as Jennifer is both kinda terrifying and a little sad. And Needy, played by Amanda Seyfried, is stuck figuring out if she can save her friend or if she needs to stop her, which is a lot for a high schooler to deal with.
If you’re into movies that are a bit horror but also have some laughs and drama, "Jennifer's Body" is a unique choice. It shakes up the horror movie formula with a bit of everything – some scares, some laughs, and a twisted take on friendship. Just brace yourself for a mix of spooky, funny, and totally bizarre moments!
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Jennifer's Body Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 2009 (more 2009 movies)
Box Office: $16,204,793
Awards: 3
Nominations: 4
What is Jennifer's Body Streaming On?
Jennifer's Body is Streaming on Amazon PrimeLanguage: English, Spanish
Country: United States, Canada
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / Jennifer's Body Release Dates In Theaters: Sep 18, 2009
Producers: Diablo Cody, Daniel Dubiecki, Mason Novick, Jason Reitman, Brad Van Arragon
Musicians: Stephen Barton, Theodore Shapiro
Cinematographers: M. David Mullen
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Jennifer's Body Plot Synopsis:
Nerdy, reserved bookworm Needy Lesnicki, and arrogant, conceited cheerleader Jennifer Check are best friends, though they share little in common. They share even less in common when Jennifer mysteriously gains an appetite for human blood after a disastrous fire at a local bar. As Needy's male classmates are steadily killed in gruesome attacks, the young girl must uncover the truth behind her friend's transformation and find a way to stop the bloodthirsty rampage before it reaches her own boyfriend Chip.
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Jennifer's Body (2009) Cast (Click to Expand)
Jennifer's Body Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Megan Fox | ... | Jennifer |
| Amanda Seyfried | ... | Needy |
| Johnny Simmons | ... | Chip Dove |
| Adam Brody | ... | Nikolai |
| Sal Cortez | ... | Chas |
| Ryan Levine | ... | Mick |
| Juan Riedinger | ... | Dirk |
| Colin Askey | ... | Keyboardist |
| Chris Pratt | ... | Officer Roman Duda |
| Juno Rinaldi | ... | Officer Warzak (as Juno Ruddell) |
| Kyle Gallner | ... | Colin Gray |
| Josh Emerson | ... | Jonas Kozelle (as Joshua Emerson) |
| J.K. Simmons | ... | Mr. Wroblewski |
| Amy Sedaris | ... | Toni Lesnicki |
| Cynthia Stevenson | ... | Mrs. Dove |
| Nicole Leduc | ... | Camille |
| Aman Johal | ... | Ahmet from India |
| Dan Joffre | ... | Raymundo |
| Candus Churchill | ... | Nutritionist |
| Carrie Genzel | ... | Mrs. Check |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Megan Fox (b. May 16, 1986) – Jennifer
Sign: Taurus, Height: 5' 4" (1.63 m)
Also known as: Megan Denise Fox - Amanda Seyfried (b. December 3, 1985) – Needy
Sign: Sagittarius, Height: 5' 2½" (1.59 m) - Johnny Simmons (b. November 28, 1986) – Chip Dove
Sign: Sagittarius, Height: 5' 10" (1.78 m)
Also known as: Jonnie Simmons - Adam Brody (b. December 15, 1979) – Nikolai
Sign: Sagittarius, Height: 5' 11" (1.8 m) - Sal Cortez – Chas
- Ryan Levine – Mick
- Juan Riedinger (b. February 27, 1981) – Dirk
Sign: Pisces - Colin Askey – Keyboardist
- Chris Pratt (b. June 21, 1979) – Officer Roman Duda
Sign: Cancer, Height: 6' 1¾" (1.87 m) - Juno Rinaldi – Officer Warzak (as Juno Ruddell)
Also known as: Juno Ruddell - Kyle Gallner (b. October 22, 1986) – Colin Gray
Sign: Libra, Height: 5' 8" (1.73 m) - Josh Emerson – Jonas Kozelle (as Joshua Emerson)
Height: 6' 3" (1.91 m)
Also known as: Josh Gordon Emerson | Joshua Emerson - J.K. Simmons (b. January 9, 1955) – Mr. Wroblewski
Sign: Capricorn, Height: 5' 10" (1.78 m)
Also known as: JK Simmons | Jonathan Simmons - Amy Sedaris (b. March 29, 1961) – Toni Lesnicki
Sign: Aries, Height: 5' 1½" (1.56 m) - Cynthia Stevenson (b. August 2, 1962) – Mrs. Dove
Sign: Leo
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