CUMBERBATCH CAUGHT DEAD TO RIGHTS!

After shooting a dramatic final scene for The Power of the

Dog, lying dead and still in a creepy open coffin, BENEDICT CUMBERBATCH got a terrifying eye-opener — the cheeky film crew slammed the heavy lid on him! Apparently, his complicated cowboy character deserved a special send-off. When the crew finally reopened the casket, staffers were already passing the champagne.