Burke and Hare
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Burke and Hare

A black comedy about two 19th-century grave robbers who find a lucrative business providing cadavers for an Edinburgh medical school.

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In the dark comedy film Burke and Hare (2010), viewers are taken back to 19th-century Edinburgh, where two opportunistic grave robbers discover a profitable market in providing bodies to a local medical school. As the duo, played by Simon Pegg and Andy Serkis, become entangled in a dangerous game of deception and greed, they are forced to navigate a treacherous web of lies and betrayal in order to secure their success.

Set against the backdrop of a rapidly changing medical landscape and societal taboos surrounding death and cadavers, Burke and Hare offers a unique and twisted glimpse into the darker side of human nature. With a blend of humor, suspense, and moral ambiguity, the film captures the essence of the historical events that inspired it, while also offering a fresh and entertaining take on the age-old themes of ambition and hubris.

Join Burke and Hare on their macabre adventure as they navigate the murky waters of 19th-century Edinburgh in this devilishly entertaining film that will leave you both horrified and amused.

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Burke and Hare

Release Date:

09 Sep 2011

Writers:

Piers Ashworth, Nick Moorcroft

Awards:

1 nomination