Burke & Hare

Burke & Hare is a 2010 British black comedy film, loosely based on the Burke and Hare murders of 1828. Directed by John Landis from an original screenplay by Nick Moorcroft and Piers Ashworth, the film stars Simon Pegg and Andy Serkis as William Burke and William Hare respectively and Tim Curry in his final acting film role. It was Landis' first feature film release in 12 years, the last being 1998's Susan's Plan. The film was released in the United Kingdom on 29 October 2010. It is the final live-action film of Tim Curry prior to his stroke in 2012 and eventual death in 2026. As of 2026, this is Landis' most recent feature film directorial effort.