Suitable Flesh, starring Heather Graham, will make its exclusive streaming debut on Shudder on January 26. Directed by Joe Lynch (Point Blank) this campy, body-swap, erotic horror seeks to thrill. The film adapts H.P. Lovecraft’s cult-favorite short story “The Thing on the Doorstep.” The film is a good fit for Lynch, who understands how to utilize carnage, exemplified in films such as the Steven Yeun action film Mayhem. His last project was the 2021 anthology series Creepshow, also released on Shudder.
Before its streaming debut, the film made festival rounds at the 2023 Tribeca Film Festival and Fantastic Fest. Suitable Flesh has strong horror tie-ins behind the scenes. Dennis Paoli, who adapted the screenplay, is known for his work on cult classics such as Re-Animator and From Beyond. Barbara Crampton, who stars in and produces the film, is a former ‘80s “scream queen” who also starred in Re-Animator. Her other works include Body Double, From Beyond, Castle Freak, You’re Next, and more.
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What is Suitable Flesh About?
Psychiatrist Elizabeth Derby becomes obsessed with helping a young patient who’s suffering from extreme personality disorder. However, it soon leads her into occult danger as she tries to escape from a horrific fate.
Suitable Flesh Cast and Crew
- Heather Graham (Boogie Nights)
- Judah Lewis (The Babysitter)
- Bruce Davison (Ozark)
- Barbara Crampton (Superhost)
Director: Joe Lynch
Writer: Dennis Paoli
Producers: Barbara Crampton, Bob Portal, Inderpal Singh, Joe Wicker
Where Can You Watch Suitable Flesh?
Suitable Flesh makes it’s exclusive streaming debut Friday, January 26 on Shudder. The film will also be available to stream on AMC+.