Re-Animator

Year: 1985

Grade: A-

Country: USA

Director: Gordon

Review

i’ve seen this cult classic horror film a few times now and it maintains it’s camp greatness every time. sometimes “camp” comes with a negative connotation – especially in the horror genre – but with films like this and evil dead it’s more of an aesthetic than it is a demeaning title. re-animator is a well done film that happens to have a sense of humor about what it is and i think it’s all the stronger as a result. i remember being pretty creeped out as a kid watching this film and for good reason – it’s a creepy movie with a simple, but creepy idea. i listened to the director’s commentary this time and learned mostly anecdotal stuff. recommendable to fans of fun horror films.