---
title: "Body Melt"
year: 1994
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/body-melt-1994"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 22455
imdb_id: "tt0106450"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 81
community_rating: 5.1
vote_count: 119
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Body Melt (1994) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/body-melt-1994

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Topic: Film "Body Melt" (1994).
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
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Title: Body Melt.
Year: 1994 (per prompt/TMDB) / 1993 (per Philip Brophy source). Note: Prompt says 1994, TMDB says 1994, Philip Brophy source says 1993. I will use the dates provided in the context.
Genres: Comedy, Horror, Science Fiction.
Runtime: 1h 21m.
Rating: MA 15+.
Release Date (US): 12/31/2019.
Plot: Residents of Pebbles Court, Homesville, are unknowingly used as test experiments for a new "Body Drug". This drug causes rapid body decomposition, such as melting skin, and painful death.
Phases of drug: First phase is hallucinogenic, second phase is glandular, third phase is [incomplete in source].
Budget

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | None | Kanopy | None |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Shudder Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Beamafilm | JustWatch TV Store, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Philip Brophy
- **Networks / Studios**: Film Victoria, Australian Film Commission, Bodymelt Pty. Ltd.

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Gerard Kennedy** as *Det. Sam Phillips*
- **Andrew Daddo** as *Johnno*
- **Ian Smith** as *Dr. Carrera*
- **Regina Gaigalas** as *Shaan*
- **Vincent Gil** as *Pud*
- **Neil Foley** as *Bab*
- **Anthea Davis** as *Slab*
- **Matthew Newton** as *Bronto*
- **Lesley Baker** as *Mack*
- **Amy Grove-Rogers** as *Old Woman*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Body Melt online?
Body Melt is currently available to watch or stream on Kanopy, Amazon Prime Video, Shudder Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Body Melt worth watching?
Body Melt holds a community rating of 5.1/10 based on 119 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Comedy, Horror for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Body Melt and when was it released?
Body Melt is a feature film with a runtime of 81 minutes. It was released in 1994. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Body Melt?
Body Melt was directed by Philip Brophy.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Body Melt — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/22455)
- [Body Melt (1993) - Philip Brophy](https://www.philipbrophy.com/projects/bodymelt/infoF.html)

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