Re-Animator(1985)
“Herbert West has a good head on his shoulders...and another one on his desk.”
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.
Director
Stuart Gordon
Studio
Empire Pictures
Budget
$900K
Revenue
$2M
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
Ian Patrick Williams
as Swiss Professor
Bunny Summers
as Swiss Woman Doctor
Al Berry
as Dr. Gruber
Barbara Pieters
as Nurse
Annyce Holzman
as E-R Patient Corpse
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1985
Runtime
1h 26m
Language
English
Rating
7.1 / 10
Budget
$900K
Box Office
$2M
Production Companies
Empire Pictures
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Re-Animator?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Re-Animator (1985).
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 fresh corpses.
Who directed Re-Animator?▼
Re-Animator was directed by Stuart Gordon and released in 1985. It is a science fiction, comedy, horror film.
How long is Re-Animator?▼
Re-Animator has a runtime of 1 hours and 26 minutes (86 minutes total).
Who stars in Re-Animator?▼
The cast of Re-Animator includes 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 and more.
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