Forget schoolyard gossip and friendship dramas. Netflix’s latest series is serving up teenage secrets, religious guilt and a Halloween party that goes spectacularly wrong.
If you thought high school was already terrifying enough, Netflix has a new series that might make you grateful those school days are behind you.
Titled The Body, this eight-part series blends teen drama, supernatural horror and a healthy dose of dark comedy. Think Jennifer’s Body meets Euphoria, with a little Mean Girls thrown into the mix.
It All Starts With A Halloween Party…
Set in 2004, the story follows a group of Catholic schoolgirls who are part of a competitive dance team called The Lions.
When the team holds a Halloween initiation for a new member, things take a seriously disturbing turn. What begins as a night of teenage rebellion quickly spirals into chaos, leaving one girl in a coma and the others desperately trying to cover up what happened.
But when the girls begin experiencing strange visions, their secrets start bubbling to the surface.
It’s Not Your Typical Teen Drama
As rumours spread throughout their conservative community, religious beliefs, teenage hormones and a growing sense of paranoia collide.
The series explores everything from friendship, sexuality and identity to the pressures of fitting in, all wrapped up in an unsettling horror story.
There’s also plenty of early 2000s nostalgia, with a moody soundtrack, questionable fashion choices and enough teenage drama to make your old school group chat look tame.
Who’s In It?
The series features Kristina Bogic, Geena Meszaros and Sara Boustany, alongside High School Musical: The Musical: The Series star Sofia Wylie.
Created by Quinn Shephard, The Body draws inspiration from cult favourites like Carrie, Jennifer’s Body and Mean Girls.
All eight episodes of The Body are streaming on Netflix now.
