Re-Animator (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1985, Re-Animator is a comedy, horror and science fiction film directed by Stuart Gordon, running about 86 minutes. “Herbert West has a good head on his shoulders... and another on his desk.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Re-Animator stars Jeffrey Combs as Herbert West, Bruce Abbott as Dan Cain, Barbara Crampton as Megan Halsey and David Gale as Dr. Carl Hill, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Re-Animator has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Fandor and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Re-Animator page.
If you liked it. Fans of Re-Animator tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Re-Animator (1985)?
- In US, Re-Animator is available to stream on Fandor, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Re-Animator worth watching?
- Re-Animator holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, horror and science fiction. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Re-Animator?
- Re-Animator stars Jeffrey Combs, Bruce Abbott, Barbara Crampton, David Gale and Robert Sampson.
- When was Re-Animator released?
- Re-Animator was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.