Re-Animator
"Herbert West has a good head on his shoulders...and another one on his desk."
Originally released in 1985. Re-Animator is a science fiction/comedy film. directed by Stuart Gordon. At just 86 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Jeffrey Combs, Bruce Abbott, and Barbara Crampton
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 18, 1985
40 years ago
Runtime
1h 26m
86 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Great (1,622 votes)
Budget
$900K
Production budget
Box Office
$2M
2.2x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
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
Peter Kent
as Melvin the Re-Animated (uncredited)
Ian Patrick Williams
as Swiss Professor (uncredited)
Bunny Summers
as Swiss Woman Doctor (uncredited)
Al Berry
as Dr. Gruber (uncredited)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $900,000
- Revenue
- $2,023,414
Production Companies
- Empire Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Re-Animator about?
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 fre...
Who directed Re-Animator?
Re-Animator was directed by Stuart Gordon.
How long is Re-Animator?
Re-Animator has a runtime of 1 hours and 26 minutes (86 minutes total).
When was Re-Animator released?
Re-Animator was released on October 18, 1985 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Re-Animator?
The main cast of Re-Animator includes Jeffrey Combs, Bruce Abbott, Barbara Crampton, David Gale, Robert Sampson.
Is Re-Animator worth watching?
Re-Animator has a user rating of 7.0/10 based on 1,622 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.