Death at a Funeral is a farce that explores how a somber occasion can spiral into absurdity. There are two major versions: the original directed by Frank Oz and the 2010 American remake directed by Neil LaBute.
: A mysterious short man (played by Peter Dinklage in both versions) appears claiming to be the deceased father’s secret lover and attempts to blackmail the family. Death at a Funeral
: Both versions center on a family gathering to bury their patriarch. The day is quickly upended by a series of catastrophic events, including: Death at a Funeral is a farce that
: A guest accidentally ingests powerful hallucinogens, believing they are tranquilizers, leading to erratic behavior and a famous scene involving nudity on a roof. : Both versions center on a family gathering
: The funeral home mistakenly delivers the wrong casket to the house.