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Re-Animator
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Re-Animator

1985-10-18 · 86 min · ★ 7.1

Science Fiction · Comedy · Horror

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.

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Directors
Stuart Gordon
Production companies
Empire Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 900,000
Revenue
USD 2,027,771

Top Cast

Jeffrey CombsJeffrey CombsHerbert West
Bruce AbbottBruce AbbottDan Cain
Barbara CramptonBarbara CramptonMegan Halsey
David GaleDavid GaleDr. Carl Hill
Robert SampsonRobert SampsonDean Alan Halsey
Carolyn Purdy-GordonCarolyn Purdy-GordonDr. Harrod
Peter KentPeter KentMelvin the Re-Animated
Ian Patrick WilliamsIan Patrick WilliamsSwiss Professor
Bunny SummersBunny SummersSwiss Woman Doctor
Al BerryDr. Gruber
Barbara PietersNurse
Annyce HolzmanE-R Patient Corpse
Velvet DeboisSlit Wrist Girl Corpse
Robert HolcombMotorcycle Accident Corpse
Mike FilloonBullet Wound to Face Corpse
James Earl CathayPsycho Ward Guard #2
James EllisJames EllisPsycho Ward Guard #1
Derek PendletonSwiss Policeman #1
Gene SchererSwiss Policeman #2
Gerry BlackGerry BlackMace

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