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Bride of Re-Animator

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Two scientists (Jeffrey Combs, Bruce Abbott) build a tall she-monster around the heart of one's long-gone girlfriend.
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Jeffrey Combs' Herbert West remains a wickedly devious presence, but Bride of Re-Animator can't revive the original's anarchically inventive spark, making it a fitfully entertaining but greatly diminished sequel.

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Kevin Thomas Los Angeles Times 1d
The sequel is every bit as amusing as the original, though probably grislier. Go to Full Review
Betsy Sherman Boston Globe 1d
Brian Yuzna keeps the pace fast, if sometimes at the expense of coherence. Go to Full Review
New York Daily News Staff New York Daily News 1d
3/4
The flick supplies many a darkly mirthful moment as it picks up steam on the way to a truly sicko finale. It operates simultaneously as a moral fable, medical satire, and over-the-top bad-taste orgy. Go to Full Review
Paul Sherman Boston Phoenix 1d
The story doesn’t have enough twists to shake its Frankenstein roots, but West is still a great character... Too bad the great Barbara Crampton isn’t back to help re-animate this sequel into the original’s blend of horror, black comedy, and eroticism. Go to Full Review
Rob Lowing The Sun-Herald (Australia) 1d
2/4
Bride of Re-Animator is a living nightmare. As it's also a horror movie, that's a nice compliment. Go to Full Review
Michael MacCambridge Austin American-Statesman 1d
2/4
Like most sequels it lacks the snap and bite of its predecessor. Go to Full Review
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Justin T Jul 1 This has the best opening to any film ever, a disembodied bloody head giving us a speech on revenge, brilliant! This film is absolutely excellent, it’s so entertaining, there is so much going on. The only thing that really bothered me was that the dialogue has a horrible whooshing/hissing sound over it and it’s really hard to ignore once you’ve noticed it. This film has that beautiful chaos and is so well written and directed but coherent unlike Yuzna’s later work. I love this film, it’s so bat-head crazy. It’s coincidentally similar to Frankenhooker (1990). See more John C 11/21/2024 'Bride of Re-Animator' is a direct sequel to the cult classic and it carries on the madcap mayhem and twisted humor of its predecessor. However, newcomers might find themselves lost in its bizarre plot unless they’ve seen the original film, as much of the story and character motivations hinge on you knowing what went on in the first movie. But, don't worry, the plot isn't that hard to follow - mad scientist wants to bring dead bodies back to life. That's all you really need to know, so for fans of cheesy, over-the-top gore, will get what they came for. The practical effects are gloriously grotesque and gleefully absurd, giving the film a strong campy appeal. Highlights include crazy creations, accompanied by moments of dark humor that keep the tone appropriately tongue-in-cheek. Many of these moments come from Jeffrey Combs who, once again, shines as Dr. Herbert West. His performance is the anchor of the film and he does tend to steal every scene he’s in. Although the film is entertaining, it lacks a tight narrative and the sharp wit of its predecessor. The pacing drags in parts and some characters feel underdeveloped. Still, it’s a fun watch for those who enjoy campy horror and practical gore effects. See more This Old G 11/10/2024 A watchable sequel, about all I can say about it See more Cees T 10/15/2023 Probably the worst Bride of... movie i've ever watched. 5/10 - Bad. Watch Weird Science and Hellraiser instead. See more tiago d 09/14/2022 Ótima continução, super divertido, Combs sempre fantastico. See more 01/10/2022 Lacks the brilliance of the first one, but still has lots of 80s B grade fun and absurdity to make up for what it lacks in certain areas. I also find it a decent homage to 'The Bride of Frankenstein', which is a classic monster movie I'm actually rather personally fond of. See more Read all reviews
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Bride of Re-Animator

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Movie Info

Synopsis Two scientists (Jeffrey Combs, Bruce Abbott) build a tall she-monster around the heart of one's long-gone girlfriend.
Director
Brian Yuzna
Producer
Brian Yuzna
Screenwriter
Rick Fry, Woody Keith, H.P. Lovecraft, Brian Yuzna
Production Co
Re-Animator II Productions, Wild Street
Rating
R
Genre
Horror
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Jan 3, 2014
Runtime
1h 37m
Sound Mix
Surround
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