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Re-Animator (1985)

โ€œHerbert West has a good head on his shoulders...and another one on his desk.โ€

7.1/10 ยท 1,733 votes 1h 26m nr ComedyHorrorScience-fiction

#21 of 67 films from 1985 #732 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Stuart Gordon ยท Written by Dennis Paoli, Stuart Gordon, H.P. Lovecraft, William Norris

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Overview

Conducting clandestine experiments within the morgue at Miskatonic University, scientist Herbert West reveals to a fellow graduate student his groundbreaking work concerning the re-animation of fresh corpses.

Cast

Jeffrey Combsas Herbert West
Bruce Abbottas Dan Cain
Barbara Cramptonas Megan Halsey
David Galeas Dr. Carl Hill
Robert Sampsonas Dean Alan Halsey
Carolyn Purdy-Gordonas Dr. Harrod
Peter Kentas Melvin the Re-Animated
Ian Patrick Williamsas Swiss Professor
Bunny Summersas Swiss Woman Doctor
Al Berryas Dr. Gruber
Barbara Pietersas Nurse
Annyce Holzmanas E-R Patient Corpse
Velvet Deboisas Slit Wrist Girl Corpse
Robert Holcombas Motorcycle Accident Corpse

Facts

Release dateOctober 18, 1985
Runtime86 min (1h 26m) โ€” shorter as the 1985 average of 104 min
GenresComedy, Horror, Science-fiction
LanguageEN
Budget$900,000
Box office$2,027,771 (2.3ร— budget)
IMDbtt0089885

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From BeyondFrom Beyond1986 ยท โ˜… 6.5 ยท 1h 25m FortressFortress1992 ยท โ˜… 6.1 ยท 1h 35m

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Questions

How long is Re-Animator?
Re-Animator runs 86 minutes (1h 26m), short enough for a weeknight.
Is Re-Animator worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.1/10 across 1,733 votes, which places it #21 of 67 films released in 1985 in this index (top 70%) and #732 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed Re-Animator?
Re-Animator was directed by Stuart Gordon. Other well-rated titles by the same director: From Beyond (1986), Fortress (1992).
Who stars in Re-Animator?
Jeffrey Combs as Herbert West; Bruce Abbott as Dan Cain; Barbara Crampton as Megan Halsey; David Gale as Dr. Carl Hill; Robert Sampson as Dean Alan Halsey; Carolyn Purdy-Gordon as Dr. Harrod.
What is Re-Animator rated?
It carries a nr certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Re-Animator?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/78343.

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