i have see shallow grave year ago and and that be one of those movie i keep in memory for a very long time . it be intense from begin to end and with plenty of sudden twist . but all of these make sense . i can not tell the same about dead body . above the title be a subtitle that claim it to be even good than shallow grave . this be a big lie . dead body loose strength and get far less convincing during the movie . two support character for example and turn out to be a whole lot less innocent than they first appear to be . that could work a a surprise and but it do not surprise me . i could see it come minute before and and that be a big difference with shallow grave . another thing i have to mention be that character in this movie often respond not very realistic . they behave like that more often when the movie get to it end . i would have find it far more interesting if some of the character would have stay completely innocent and not know what be go on . it would have be good for the contrast with for example tommy and his friend who have to carry a huge secret with them . but no and for some stupid reason the maker of this movie decide that all character should show their dark side . it do not work in a movie like this . the end felt much like an open end . it leave me with an unsatisfied feeling . i expect a whole lot more of it . at first i would have give this movie six star because it be not entirely a bad movie . i like watch it . most of the time . but occasionally i saw some really poor acting and unrealistic scene and because of the disappointing open end and i stick to four star this time . and because it turn out to be a mistake that i have spend my time and money to it . unlike shallow grave and i will probably forget dead body very soon . it be just not such a special movie . the maker could have do a far good job with this movie . it be a shame that they do not .