Body swap
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A body swap (also named mind swap, soul swap or brain swap) is a
storytelling device seen in a variety of science fiction
and supernatural fiction, in which two people (or beings) exchange minds and end up in each other's bodies.
Description
There are different types of body swapping. For non-technology swapping, switches can be caused by
as well as the film versions of both.Switches accomplished by technology, exempting gadgets
.Body swap is one of the mechanisms of accidental travel in fiction.
Audiovisual effects
In media such as television and film, the device is an opportunity for two actors to temporarily play each other's characters,dubbed by the original actors.[citation needed]
See also
- BeAnotherLab
- Body swap appearances in media
- Brain transplant
- Head transplant
- Mind uploading in fiction
- Soul dualism
- Soul loss
- Reincarnation
References
- ^ Jose, Michael JR. "Vice Versa by F. Anstey Detailed Book Review". Archived from the original on 8 April 2011. Retrieved 24 November 2010.
- ^ King, Robert (February 4, 2001). "The mother versus the author". St. Petersburg Times. Hernando. Archived from the original on 23 May 2011. Retrieved 24 November 2010.
- ^ "6 staples of sci-fi and fantasy television". denofgeek.us. 25 November 2010. Archived from the original on 15 March 2016. Retrieved 7 May 2018.
Further reading
- Langford, David (2024). "Identity Exchange". In Clute, John; Langford, David; Sleight, Graham (eds.). The Encyclopedia of Science Fiction (4th ed.). Retrieved 2024-03-30.
External links
- 10 Cliches of the Body Swap Movie—Archive of a Spout post at Indiewire
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