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I would call this film a modern take on the Frankenstein films. Re-Animating the dead with less than successful results, namely the resurrection of corpses that come back with very evil intentions. I don't want to give up too much of the storyline but I will say this film, tho sharing the same premise as some older horror film classics it is quite unique in its own way. It's almost borderline a zombie film where re-animation comes at a price as re-animated subjects attempt to consume living humans without the contamination factor that most zombie films present by transfer of fluids. I must warn all that this film is quite graphic by nature, it not only has loads of gore, blood, dismemberment's and viscous attacks by the re-animated but also has graphic nudity intended for adults. The storyline is engineered intelligently with acting by competent actors raising the bar compared to similar films of the same genre it is quite compelling & will entertain those fans of horror who do not mind an over-the-top gory experience. Video - Codec: VC-1 (29.97 Mbps) I liked what I saw visually here with a beautiful render of a film that has never really been eye popping in past releases. Granted the director used soft focus but one will see improved facial features revealing detail while showing no signs of DNR smearing. The only thing that disappointed me was Image Entertainments choice in ratio's using Aspect ratio 1.78:1 instead of the original aspect ratio of 1.85:1 cropping is never a good thing even if it appears 16:9 I would have rather had black bars with all digital information intact. Colors are beautiful, reds, greens & blacks are deep and gorgeous. Audio - DTS-HD MA 5.1 sounded decent but not immersive since its original mono soundtrack can only go so far in the world of HD sound. Even so this HD sound track is healthy you will especially notice the beautiful Richard Band music score in all its Psychotic greatness! Sups - A good supply of supplements have been included on this 50 GB Blu-Ray disc as follows: 1. "Re-Animator Resurrectus" (68:38): This documentary is all you could ask for from a Re-Animator making-of. All of the key participants are interviewed, and perhaps because the film was independently produced, they are sometimes surprisingly frank about the challenges of the production. 2. Interview with Stuart Gordon and Brian Yuzna (48:47): An informal and fond conversation between the director and producer of Re-Animator. 3. Interview with Writer Dennis Paoli (10:40): The film's scribe speaks intelligently about Lovecraft and the origins of the movie. 4. Interview with Composer Richard Band (14:42): The first of two pieces with Band, this one focuses more on the film's production and post-production. 5. Music Discussion with Composer Richard Band (16:28): This second piece with Band covers the film's music itself, dissecting some key cues in dramatic and musical terms. 6. Interview with Fangoria Editor Tony Timpone (4:34): Timpone, an early advocate of Re-Animator, recalls seeing it in 1985 and writing about it in Fangoria. 7. Deleted and Extended Scenes (26:06): Some interesting stuff here, including some footage that would indicate the story had once gone in a very different direction. 8. Trailers and TV Spots Again you will not want to sit down with your family and watch this film it is very gross with explicit female nudity. But for the hardcore Adult Horror fan that has never had the pleasure, they will surely watch this slick Lovecraft horror gem, again & again! - Highly Recommended.
This review is from Re-Animator [Blu-ray] [1985]
Posted by reconredneck
A classic gross fun gore filled (slightly campy) old school horror movie updated in higher definition in this awesome special edition!! Takes me back to the first time I saw on vhs as a kid. If you have not seen this & love 70/80/90’s obscure horror or shock horror this one may thrill your quite well!! A HP love craft tale, Stuart Gordon movie Produced by Brian Yuzna (society, from beyond, return of loving dead 3, The Dentist, & Dolls)
This review is from Re-Animator [Blu-ray] [1985]
Posted by DJFowL
Thank goodness for Arrow. Now I can bury those lackluster previous releases. This is the one to grab. The movie... A CLASSIC! Obviously, that's why I continue to buy it. I hope Best Buy stocks all the Arrow USA releases and starts importing the region B discs for their online store. Some of us have all-region players! Anyway, highly recommended.
This review is from Re-Animator [Blu-ray] [1985]
Posted by Superx13
