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Re-Animator was one of the most acclaimed horror films of the 1980s and remains a horror classic today. It was released during the decade of iconic slasher films and cheesy, horror comedies and contains elements from both types of horror films, but has a much richer story and atmosphere which is why it lives on in the public consciousness today.
An intriguing opening scene introduces us to Herbert West (Jeffrey Combs). Next we have the fantastic opening credits, with a musical score reminiscent of "Psycho." Next we meet Daniel Cain (Bruce Abbott), in the process of completing medical school while sleeping with the dean's daughter. Herbert West arrives at the school and rents out Daniel's basement. Both Daniel and much of the staff at the medical school find Herbert odd and unlikeable, but nothing can prepare Daniel for his discovery. West has discovered a way to re-animate the dead, although his formula is not yet perfect. Despite the insanity of it, Daniel agrees to help him.
Re-Animator is considered a horror classic because of how well it balances genre and how unapologetic it is about what kind of movie it is. This is a horror film that has buckets of blood, gore, and depravity as well as some campy moments. It's not quite "campy," simply because it retains its established atmosphere throughout. While the 1980s set the stage for many of the horror films we see today, few of them can be looked at and called "original." Re-Animator is not only a truly original work of horror for its time, but it is still original today. Furthermore, even more shocking, is that it has pretty strong characterization that is unheard of in these `80s horror films. With some genuinely shocking moments both in the plot and visuals, director Stuart Gordon has fashioned something quite effective here.
Even all these years after its release, this film still works remarkably well. The only thing that's really dated is the special effects and their imperfection adds to the overall effect of the film. While not perfect, Re-Animator remains unapologetic about it's imperfections and proudly exists as it is. It is an impressive horror film that should appeal to just about any fan of the genre.
GRADE: B
Re-Animator Overview
Scientist Herbert West has discovered a fluid which brings living tissue back to life. After the death of his professor West moves to a new university to continue his research. He involves a fellow student and the student's fianc ©e in his research by experimenting on their dead cat. Dan fascinated by West's research agrees to smuggle him into the hospital morgue...Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: HORROR Rating: NR UPC: 013131502190 Manufacturer No: DV15021
touchdown with the Reanimator!!!!!!!!!!!!!! - John Watts - NYC, USA
I WOULD SUGGEST YOUNG KIDS NOT SEE THIS FILM AS THERE IS SOME NUDITY, SUGGESTED SEXUAL CONTACT AND OVER THE TOP GORY EFFECTS. HAVING SAID THAT, I WOULD ADVISE ANYONE OVER THE AGE OF 16 (PROVIDED YOU'RE NOT FAINT OF HEART FROM WATCHING GORY SPECIAL EFFECTS) TO SEE THIS FILM.
THIS IS ONE OF THE FEW HORROR FILMS OF THE 1980'S TO EFFECTIVELY COMBINE COMEDY AND HORROR WITH BLACK HUMOR, MUCH OF IT TONGUE IN CHEEK.
THE REANIMATOR IS LIKE WATCHING THE GREAT 1950'S E.C. HORROR COMIC BOOKS LIKE TALES FROM THE CRYPT AND THE VAULT OF THE HORROR COME TO LIFE. THE GAGS IN THIS FILM ARE SLAPSTICK AND WORK EFFECTIVELY, EVEN WHEN ELEMENTS OF HORROR ARE HAPPENING IN THE SAME SCENES. IT WORKED WELL AND TO GREAT EFFECT.
WHAT THE REANIMATOR HAS IS THIS: A GOOD SOUND STORY WITH SOLID PLOT DEVELOPMENT, INTERESTING CHARACTERS AND A PROGRESSIVE PLOT STRUCTURE THAT MOVES THE FILM MOVING ALONG FROM ONE INTERESTING SCENE TO THE NEXT, NEVER GETTING BORING. THE FILM HAS IT'S SHARES OF SUSPENSE AND PEEK-A-BOO THRILLS, AS WELL AS A CREEPY SENSE OF HORROR AND AT THE SAME TIME, THERE ARE SCENES IN THIS FILM THAT WILL MAKE YOU LAUGH OUT LOUD. ALL GOOD FUN BY VERY INSIGHTFUL DIRECTOR STUART GORDON WHO WAS ABLE TO CREATE AN UNFORGETTABLE FILM THAT SHOULD BE SHOWN ON TURNER MOVIE CLASSICS EACH AND EVERY HALL0WEEN! A JOLLY GOOD SHOW!!
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