Overview
HERBERT WEST HAS A GOOD HEAD ON HIS SHOULDERS… AND ANOTHER ON HIS DESK.
A dedicated student at a medical college and his girlfriend become involved in bizarre experiments centering around the re-animation of dead tissue when an odd new student arrives on campus.
Review
Many perspectives of H. P. Lovecraft’s fiction would agree that much of it seems humorless. Which really allows for such an interpretation as Re-Animator. Lovecraft’s fiction is often so serious that spoofs on his work are bound to be prevalent. Though I wouldn’t consider Re-Animator of spoof film, it is a rather fun and funny (at times) movie in the Lovecraft universe.
What begins as a really weird horror film develops nicely into the more extreme affair. This is a no-doubter when it comes to a cult-classic flick. Almost 40 years after its release, Re-Animator remains foundationally solid and just a fun movie all around. You have the blood, boobs and gore that are a staple of ’80s horror cinema, but the weird science fiction slant really sets this apart for its originality and timeless quality.
A must-watch, must-own movie for any horror fan’s personal collection.
Rating: ★★★★ (out of 5)
