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1985 · 86 min · NR

Re-Animator

Directed by Stuart Gordon · Science Fiction, Comedy, Horror

Re-Animator (1985) is a Science Fiction film, directed by Stuart Gordon set in Massachusetts during the 1980s. It runs 86 minutes and is rated NR.

A zombie, with a darkly comic tone. Themes of obsession run throughout.

Composer
Richard Band
Cinematography
Mac Ahlberg
Cast
Jeffrey CombsBruce AbbottBarbara CramptonDavid GaleRobert SampsonCarolyn Purdy-GordonPeter KentIan Patrick Williams

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Massachusetts
Setting
Urban
When
1980s

Premise & themes

Premise
Zombie
Themes
Obsession
Tone
Darkly Comic

Shape

Protagonist
Two Hander
Pacing
Propulsive
Based on
Pure Fiction

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