REALISTIC DEAD BODY AND CADAVER MANIKINS FOR FILM & TV HIRE
FULLY ARTICULATED | REACTIONAL ON IMPACT | POSABLE | ADJUSTABLE HEIGHTS | LIGHTWEIGHT
Dead Body and Cadaver Manikins: Frequently Asked Questions
How realistic are our dead 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.
How can I use a dead body manikin?
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 prosthetics can be applied or supplied
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.
How can I hire a dead body manikin?
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.
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 14 years.
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.