Dr. Lazarus (1992): cast, story & where to watch
1992 · Film · ★ 10
Released in 1992, Dr. Lazarus is a horror, science fiction and comedy film directed by Alejandro Jablonskis, running about 60 minutes.
What it’s about. Pilot episode of a never-produced horror short series: In 1870, a group of Argentine landowners founded the Logia del Eterno Retorno, sponsoring the research of Poison, a British veterinarian seeking immortality. However, a yellow fever epidemic interrupted his plans. Before dying, Poison managed to inject his formula into his son, who became Lazarus. This child, condemned to immortality, returned to Argentina in 1995, carrying the fever in his body, forcing him to undergo constant transplants. Now, he seeks the heirs of the lodge to recreate his ancestors' formula.
Who’s in it. Dr. Lazarus stars Norman Briski as Dr. Lazarus, Susú Pecoraro as Dorita Duncan, Alberto Ure as Dr. Edison Menendez and Mario Sánchez as Obispo Lucio Viesta, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, Dr. Lazarus sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dr. Lazarus page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dr. Lazarus tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dr. Lazarus (1992)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Dr. Lazarus change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Dr. Lazarus worth watching?
- Dr. Lazarus holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror, science fiction and comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Dr. Lazarus?
- Dr. Lazarus stars Norman Briski, Susú Pecoraro, Alberto Ure, Mario Sánchez and Aída Luz.
- When was Dr. Lazarus released?
- Dr. Lazarus was released in 1992, with a runtime of about 60 minutes.