REALISTIC DEAD BODY AND CADAVER MANIKINS FOR FILM & TV HIRE
Realistic Dead Body and Cadaver Manikins
Stunt Action Manikins (S.A.M.) Ltd supplies realistic, fully articulated dead body and cadaver manikins for professional film and television production, specialist training and simulation.
Designed to provide a convincing alternative to traditional foam-and-wire stunt dummies, our manikins combine realistic human appearance with natural articulation, poseability and handling weight. They can be positioned precisely, carried by performers, placed in vehicles, used inside body bags or arranged for static and moving scenes.
Male, female, child and bespoke requirements can be considered, with different heads, bodies, weights and levels of finish available according to the production’s needs.
Realistic. Articulated and Posable
Every scene places different demands on a body prop. A manikin seen briefly at a distance may require a different level of finish from one that will be handled, carried or filmed closely.
Our articulated joints and adjustable head positions allow the body to be arranged naturally when lying, sitting, slumped or being moved. Weight configurations can also be considered where realistic handling and interaction with performers are important.
Depending on the brief, options may include realistic heads, silicone hands, hair, costume preparation and prosthetic detailing. bespoke injuries, age, appearance and other specialist requirements are considered individually.
Dead Body Props for Film and Television
Our dead body and cadaver manikins can be used for scenes involving:
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Artist or performer replacement
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Bodies lying, seated or slumped
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Body bags and recovery scenes
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Vehicle occupants and collision aftermath
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Bodies being lifted, carried or moved
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Water and shoreline recovery
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Emergency and casualty scenarios
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Static mortuary, crime and investigation scenes
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Child and adult body representation
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Bespoke prosthetic or character requirements
Please tell us whether the manikin will be seen close-up, handled by performers, exposed to water, subjected to an impact or used with special effects. This allows us to recommend the appropriate body, head, weight and level of realism.
A Professional Alternative to a Standard Stunt Dummy
Our exclusive modular body design has been developed by Stunt Action Manikins (S.A.M.) Ltd over more than 12 years.
Unlike a basic rigid or foam-and-wire dummy, a Stunt Action Manikin can be positioned and configured to produce a more convincing human shape and natural physical response. This can help productions achieve greater realism in camera and reduce the need to correct an unconvincing body prop in post-production.
Our core professional manikins are not mass-produced retail products. They are supplied for professional hire, with the appropriate level of preparation, technical advice and on-set support for the intended use.
Dead Body and Cadaver Hire
All enquiries are considered individually. To help us recommend the right option, please provide:
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The production or project name
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Proposed filming or hire dates
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Location
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Required age, sex, build and appearance
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How the manikin will be used
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Whether it will be carried, handled or filmed close-up
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Details of any impact, water, fire or special-effects involvement
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Any costume, hair, prosthetic or bespoke requirements
Contact Stunt Action Manikins to discuss your scene, training exercise or specialist project.