Re-Animator

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Re-Animator

Released Oct 18, 1985

1h 26m

Horror

Comedy

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A medical student (Jeffrey Combs) brings his headless professor back from the dead with a special serum.

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Critics Consensus

Perfectly mixing humor and horror, the only thing more effective than Re-Animator's gory scares are its dry, deadpan jokes.

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Pauline Kael

The New Yorker

The picture is close to being a silly ghoulie classic -- the bloodier it gets, the funnier it is. This is the same blood that flows through the Hammer horror movies; it’s theatre-of-the-absurd blood, slapstick blood.

Sep 13, 2023

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Paul Attanasio

Washington Post

Re-Animator is splatter heaven. Based on the sci-fi novel by H.P. Lovecraft, Re-Animator's gore is exceeded only by its wit.

Sep 28, 2015

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Kevin Thomas

Los Angeles Times

It's simply the best, funniest Grand Guignol horror picture to come along in ages.

Oct 6, 2013

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Trace Thurman

Horror Queers Podcast

Strikes a wonderful balance between horror and comedy.

Rated: 3.5/5

Feb 5, 2024

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Joe Lipsett

Horror Queers Podcast

A deliciously goopy romp featuring a pitch perfect performance by Jeffrey Combs. Balances its ick factor with great FX and hearty laughs.

Rated: 4/5

Jan 31, 2024

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Dann Gire

Chicago Daily Herald

A hilariously gross 1985 indie classic...

Nov 2, 2021

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fatCalbert

Late Night Grindhouse never disappoints, and neither does Herbert West.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/16/23

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Jason S

🌀COLLECTION RATING 96%

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/04/25

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Alexander S

The Re-Animator is a gruesome and solid mad scientist horror film featuring some comedic elements that occasionally distract from its horror focus. Grading: B

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/02/25

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Lee G

Re-Animator is truly a blood soaked and twisted b-movie classic! From the opening gruesome scene to the insane finale, this keeps you hooked with its fantastic story, unlimited gore and superb special effects. It mixes both horror & humour to perfection and the cast are outstanding with some amazing performances especially from Jeffrey Combs, David Gale and the beautiful Barbara Crampton. The kill/death scenes are incredibly imaginative with bucket loads of over the top gore on display and the ending is one of my favourites of any horror movie! Also listen out for the Psycho-esque soundtrack from Richard Band. This is one not to be missed!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/28/25

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Ruan H

I understand why people like it, but it wasn't for me.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

12/17/24

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Aktug A

Definitely one of the classics. A good Lovecraft adaptation.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

11/15/24

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Synopsis

A medical student (Jeffrey Combs) brings his headless professor back from the dead with a special serum.

Director: Stuart Gordon
Producer: Charles Band, Brian Yuzna
Screenwriter: Stuart Gordon, William Norris, Dennis Paoli
Production Co: Empire Pictures
Genre: Horror, Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Oct 18, 1985, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 1, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $2.0M
Runtime: 1h 26m

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