- Actors: Bruce Abbott, David Gale, Robert Sampson, Barbara Crampton, Jeffrey Combs
- Directors: Stuart Gordon
- Format: Anamorphic, PAL, Widescreen
- Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
- Number of discs: 2
- Classification: 18
- Studio: Starz Home Entertainment
- DVD Release Date: 23 April 2007
- Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (32 customer reviews)
- ASIN: B000NO1U70
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 43,980 in Film & TV (See Top 100 in Film & TV)
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19 of 20 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
A corpse. A syringe full of day-glo green re-animating fluid. And Herbert West. What could possibly go wrong...?
Plenty, if this wildly funny and extremely gory film is anything to go by. RE-ANIMATOR is a classic example of comedy and horror combining to shred the usual expectations by thrusting us headlong into altogether crazier dimensions - and that still applies now, 22 years after it first eviscerated onto our cinema screens. It sure still feels fresh to me, with evidence in almost every scene of the excitement and adrenaline that must have permeated the whole production at the time. (Not difficult either to imagine the producer and director donning their protective splash-suits and saying to each other on a daily basis: "go for it!").
I love the 'teaser' (pre-titles sequence), the titles themselves - including a wonderful musical nod to Hitchcock's PSYCHO - and the remaining 80-odd minutes. Yes, if you're in the right mood, there's not a single wrong-footed moment to spoil this show.
And what a show. Watch in slack-jawed amazement Herbert West's obsessive experiments to bring back to life that which has expired, including a distinctly pissed off cat. Stare in wide-eyed disbelief as a severed head plumbs depths hitherto unexplored by your average movie severed head. Pray in silent torment that the final re-animation of a central character justifies the whole catalogue of horror that has preceded this moment.
So why doesn't all this excess leave a nasty taste in the mouth? Because there's a directorial tongue firmly planted in everyone's cheek, that's why. Thank you STUART GORDON and BRIAN YUZNA. Oh, and if you're still not sure, check out JEFFREY COMBS'/HERBERT WEST'S delivery of the classic line: "Of course he's dead, the dosage was too large", it'll make your eyes pop out. And on that bombshell, I rest my surgical case.
Boasting some great packaging, a pristine picture and sound transfer, it's easy to say I wish there were more films like this, but something inside is glad it's a one-off. Forget the sequels, although you might consider FROM BEYOND. H.P. Lovecraft's RE-ANIMATOR has now been passed uncut by the BBFC, so buy it - and appreciate a truly great film from a decade of considerable dross.
BLOODY WELL RECOMMENDED
Plenty, if this wildly funny and extremely gory film is anything to go by. RE-ANIMATOR is a classic example of comedy and horror combining to shred the usual expectations by thrusting us headlong into altogether crazier dimensions - and that still applies now, 22 years after it first eviscerated onto our cinema screens. It sure still feels fresh to me, with evidence in almost every scene of the excitement and adrenaline that must have permeated the whole production at the time. (Not difficult either to imagine the producer and director donning their protective splash-suits and saying to each other on a daily basis: "go for it!").
I love the 'teaser' (pre-titles sequence), the titles themselves - including a wonderful musical nod to Hitchcock's PSYCHO - and the remaining 80-odd minutes. Yes, if you're in the right mood, there's not a single wrong-footed moment to spoil this show.
And what a show. Watch in slack-jawed amazement Herbert West's obsessive experiments to bring back to life that which has expired, including a distinctly pissed off cat. Stare in wide-eyed disbelief as a severed head plumbs depths hitherto unexplored by your average movie severed head. Pray in silent torment that the final re-animation of a central character justifies the whole catalogue of horror that has preceded this moment.
So why doesn't all this excess leave a nasty taste in the mouth? Because there's a directorial tongue firmly planted in everyone's cheek, that's why. Thank you STUART GORDON and BRIAN YUZNA. Oh, and if you're still not sure, check out JEFFREY COMBS'/HERBERT WEST'S delivery of the classic line: "Of course he's dead, the dosage was too large", it'll make your eyes pop out. And on that bombshell, I rest my surgical case.
Boasting some great packaging, a pristine picture and sound transfer, it's easy to say I wish there were more films like this, but something inside is glad it's a one-off. Forget the sequels, although you might consider FROM BEYOND. H.P. Lovecraft's RE-ANIMATOR has now been passed uncut by the BBFC, so buy it - and appreciate a truly great film from a decade of considerable dross.
BLOODY WELL RECOMMENDED
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Say hello to HERBERT WEST, re-animator of dead, previously living, tissue. He's a doctor. He's also certifiable...but don't worry, the day-glo green liquid in his syringe is completely harmless. Unless you're a corpse.
This wildly funny and extremely gory film - a classic example of comedy and horror combining to shred the usual expectations - still does the business today, a mere 24 years(!) after it first eviscerated onto our cinema screens. A remarkable achievement by any standards. I just adore the 'teaser', followed by the animated titles sequence with their wonderful orchestral nod to Hitchcock's PSYCHO and yes, absolutely, the remaining 80-plus minutes. If you're in the right mood, there's not a single wrong-footed moment to spoil this show.
And what a show. Watch in slack-jawed amazement Herbert West's obsessive experiments to bring back to life that which has expired, including a distinctly pissed off cat. Stare in wide-eyed disbelief as a severed head plumbs depths hitherto unexplored by your average movie severed head. Pray in silent torment that the final re-animation of a central character justifies the whole catalogue of horror that has preceded this moment.
So why doesn't all this excess leave a nasty taste in the mouth? Because there's a directorial tongue firmly planted in everyone's cheek, that's why. Thank you STUART GORDON and BRIAN YUZNA. Oh, and if you're still not sure, just check out JEFFREY COMBS'/HERBERT WEST'S eye-popping delivery of the classic line: "Of course he's dead, the dosage was too large". On that bombshell, I rest my surgical case.
Boasting a pristine picture and sound transfer, it's easy to say I wish there were more films like RE-ANIMATOR, but something inside is glad it's a one-off - despite the sequels - although you might want to cast a glance at FROM BEYOND.
Having recently been passed uncut, you should consider buying it now - and appreciate a film of barking mad brilliance from a decade of considerable dross.
VERY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
This wildly funny and extremely gory film - a classic example of comedy and horror combining to shred the usual expectations - still does the business today, a mere 24 years(!) after it first eviscerated onto our cinema screens. A remarkable achievement by any standards. I just adore the 'teaser', followed by the animated titles sequence with their wonderful orchestral nod to Hitchcock's PSYCHO and yes, absolutely, the remaining 80-plus minutes. If you're in the right mood, there's not a single wrong-footed moment to spoil this show.
And what a show. Watch in slack-jawed amazement Herbert West's obsessive experiments to bring back to life that which has expired, including a distinctly pissed off cat. Stare in wide-eyed disbelief as a severed head plumbs depths hitherto unexplored by your average movie severed head. Pray in silent torment that the final re-animation of a central character justifies the whole catalogue of horror that has preceded this moment.
So why doesn't all this excess leave a nasty taste in the mouth? Because there's a directorial tongue firmly planted in everyone's cheek, that's why. Thank you STUART GORDON and BRIAN YUZNA. Oh, and if you're still not sure, just check out JEFFREY COMBS'/HERBERT WEST'S eye-popping delivery of the classic line: "Of course he's dead, the dosage was too large". On that bombshell, I rest my surgical case.
Boasting a pristine picture and sound transfer, it's easy to say I wish there were more films like RE-ANIMATOR, but something inside is glad it's a one-off - despite the sequels - although you might want to cast a glance at FROM BEYOND.
Having recently been passed uncut, you should consider buying it now - and appreciate a film of barking mad brilliance from a decade of considerable dross.
VERY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I remember watching this when i was about 14 years old and my dad watching it with me until he asked me to switch it off as he thought it was unsuitable for me,i did as i was told but woke early the next morning and watched it twice in a row,i loved it then,time passed and i saw it again recently for the first time since that time and now it just doesnt seem as cool as it once did.
The film follows the exploits of a brainy or should that be zany scientist called west who has invented a formula that can bring life to the dead but the side effects are messy and his world and that of his friends starts to unravel at speed.Despite the film being a glorified gore cult classic the film isnt that exciting,nor is it anywhere near as funny and stylish as other classics in the genre such as evil dead,braindead or bad taste.
The film stagnates somewhat towards the end to leave the feeling that the idea here was good,the gore was good but the overall feeling of the movie isnt one of an addictive charm that you could watch over and over again,the sequel to this is actually better.
The film follows the exploits of a brainy or should that be zany scientist called west who has invented a formula that can bring life to the dead but the side effects are messy and his world and that of his friends starts to unravel at speed.Despite the film being a glorified gore cult classic the film isnt that exciting,nor is it anywhere near as funny and stylish as other classics in the genre such as evil dead,braindead or bad taste.
The film stagnates somewhat towards the end to leave the feeling that the idea here was good,the gore was good but the overall feeling of the movie isnt one of an addictive charm that you could watch over and over again,the sequel to this is actually better.
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