Re-Animator (2 Disc Set + Highlighter)
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Movie Reviews of Re-Animator (2 Disc Set + Highlighter)
Movie Review: must-have horror film!
Summary: 5 Stars
This movie is awesome! Not only did it ship fast (thanks Amazon!) But this movie is a must-see for any horror fan. One of the greatest zombie flicks ever made!Movie Review: Great Stuff!!
Summary: 5 Stars
I remember when this 1st came to video here in the UK, great film but sadly, as per usual, CUT! Now I get to see it how it was meant to be, Great Stuff!!Movie Review: Re-Animator
Summary: 5 Stars
Awesome collectors edition. I've always enjoyed this film. Thank You for having this one available!!!Movie Review: Cats Can't Tango With A Broken Back
Summary: 4 Stars
Herbert West is no ordinary doctor. He's brilliant and obviously knows quite a bit about the field of medicine, but something is peculiar about him. He acts strangely and tends to keep to himself while getting absorbed into his work. Throughout his research, Dr. West may have finally perfected his serum. A serum that brings the dead back to life. The consequences of the serum are hectic, as expected. The sooner the serum is injected into a fresh corpse in comparison to one that's been lying around for a few hours, the better the results. Based on the H.P. Lovecraft tale, Herbert West-Reanimator, West finds himself at a medical college when his stint in Switzerland ends a bit abruptly. There he meets Dan Cain, a student at the college who is held in high regard, and Dan's girlfriend, Meg, whose father is the dean to the medical college. When Dan puts a notice up looking for a roommate in his dorm, West comes knocking. Things seem to be a constant downward spiral from there as West continues his research and the bodies begin to pile up.
Re-Animator is one of the few cult classics that I'll stick up for. I usually wind up feeling like most classic horror films that are recommended or held in such high regard aren't good at all or are extremely overrated. This film is a lot of fun though. It's definitely got its campy qualities with a headless corpse stumbling around the third act of the film, but it doesn't feel out of place for a film built around a concoction that's injected into the brain to bring corpses back from the dead. The music, especially the opening theme, tends to get a bad wrap because it blatantly rips off (or pays homage, depending on how you look at it) the Psycho score. While the similarities are crystal clear once they're heard, I honestly didn't mind it. It's kind of hard to imagine this film with different music, so I have no complaints.
The Herbert West role really fits Jeffrey Combs like a glove. His attraction to weird and quirky roles pretty much began with films like this one. As West's unusual personality is revealed throughout the film, you can't help but get a sense of uneasiness as his character traits unravel before your very eyes. The best example is when West brings Dan's cat Rufus back to life. After it's been killed for the second time, Dan is shocked to discover it's Rufus and turns to look at West. West points at the cat and tells Dan to, "Look out!" Dan quickly turns his attention back to poor Rufus, who's still lying there motionless. West begins to burst into maniacal laughter as Dan looks on in horror. With the upcoming remake on the horizon, it's hard to imagine anyone else in the role of Herbert West especially with Jeffrey Combs confirmed for a cameo.
While Re-Animator could definitely be considered cheesy and campy at times, its strengths outweigh its flaws. The story is simple, but tends to unfold nicely and the acting is solid (David Gale as Dr. Hill is up for debate though). The film is pretty much exactly what you would expect a horror film to be like from the eighties; gory, cheesy, tons of nudity and sex, and a few creative twists along the way. And when it comes to horror, what else could you really ask for?
Rating: 7.5/10
Movie Review: definitely a "keeper"
Summary: 4 Stars
As a teen and a horror fan in the 80's, I loved all things horror. Watched and enjoyed practically any horror film to come along and never got enough of them. Then the inevitable happened....I grew up and my adult tastes changed drastically. I will occasionally re-visit those horror films from my youth, usually laughing at them, but regarding them with fondness. When re-watching The Re-Animator recently, I realized that this was a great film.....period. It holds up extremely well in present times, and is superior to 99% of all the well regarded new horrors being released today. (yes, I still watch the ones that receive great acclaim)
Made on a small budget, The Re-Animator will amaze the viewer with it's impressive F/X.
Considering it's a cast of 'B' actors, the viewer will deeply appreciate the great acting by the entire cast, for all horror fans know great acting usually doesn't surface in horror films. lol
The director of this film kept things going at a very pleasing and fast pace, and the editing was done with great care and skill.
Yes, this film has gore, lots of it, but it was utilized to perfection and complimented the story very well. The gory scenes all mattered, and weren't there just for the sake of having gore. They were handled brilliantly.
The score for this film was obviously an homage to the score from Psycho, and it works wonderfully.
The dark comedy of this film was also handled with perfection (a difficult accomplishment) never becoming silly or groan inducing. It's dark and it's FUNNY.
Again, I must praise the entire cast, from the leads to the bit players, for all performed with skills not usually found in "gory" horror films. The leads all had great chemistry together, and this is a huge asset to any horror film. A special nod to Jeffrey Combs (as Dr. Herbert West) for proving that a "hammy" performance, when done properly, can be a thing to cherish.
I would recommend The Re-Animator to all, even non-horror fans, because this little films holds up well and still packs quite a wallop to the viewer. It's proof positive that when a horror film is done right, it holds it own when compared to any genre. A ton of fun, indeed.