The Corpse Walks on its Own

"The Corpse Walks on Its Own" is a phrase that suggests a body, after death, can move independently, often used metaphorically or in horror contexts. In reality, a corpse remains immobile due to the cessation of muscle activity. However, some phenomena such as postmortem muscle contractions or decomposition gases can cause minor movements or shifting of limbs. Legally and scientifically, once a person has died, their body no longer functions independently. The phrase is often employed in storytelling to evoke eerie or supernatural themes, emphasizing the unsettling idea that the dead might move without biological control.