Re-Animator

Gimly

2017-05-13

⭐ 6

I don't feel as strongly about _Re-Animator_ as much of the horror community does. I absolutely enjoy it, recommend it, even. Just in more of a Watch-Enjoy-Done sort of way. Very different from your typical Lovecraft fare. _Final rating:★★★ - I personally recommend you give it a go._

In 1985 I was 15, and already a big horror movie fan. With Evil Dead, Halloween, Friday 13th, Italian horror ... the genre was dynamic. Then, reading Mad Movies, I see this very gore movie inspired by a short Lovecraft tale, coming soon. I go there at 2pm, watch the movie and end up seeing it 7 times in 3 days. The cast gives an insane (!!!) performance, especially Jeffrey Combs of course, but having Bruce Abbott try to keep his sanity and stay alive in the horrific events. Barbara Crampton will be mainly remembered by being licked by a severed head, but she does a nice "normal" character.…

Sierbahnn

2026-05-01

⭐ 6

This is a staple of its genre, and for good reason. It is hokey, it is overacted, the effects are messy, sure, but that does not makes it any less brilliant. While teasing some Lovecraft-story ideas, this is its own beast, and stands on its own legs. The casting is ok, apart from Jeffrey, of course, who is tearing up each and every scene. He is grand in this.

Kyle Morningstar

2026-10-15

⭐ 10

Spoiler If you've chosen to watch Re-Animator I salute you. You certainly won't regret it. It's one of the best horror slash gore comedy films ever made. Straight from the golden years of horror - the wonderful 80's - this is a true classic which should be seen by every self-respecting horror fan. I could talk for hours and hours about this movie but it would all come down to the same thing...It's great ! Directed in the way it should be, based on a story by the almighty H. P Lovecraft. (this guy is much more the king of horror to me than Stephen King) Great actors as well. Jeffrey Combs is…