Movie

Re-Animator

“Herbert West has a good head on his shoulders...and another one on his desk.”

★ 7.1(1,679)19851h 26m

Re-Animator is streaming on Fandor in United States, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Availability checked 15 June 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Stuart Gordon
Release date: 1985-10-18
Runtime: 1h 26m
Language: English
Box office: $2,027,771
Budget: $900,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Empire Pictures
Part of: Re-Animator Collection

Re-Animator — trailer

About Re-Animator

Re-Animator is a 1985 movie in the Science Fiction, Comedy and Horror genres, directed by Stuart Gordon, starring Jeffrey Combs, Bruce Abbott and Barbara Crampton. It has a runtime of 1 hour 26 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.1/10 from 1,679 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Re-Animator in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Conducting clandestine experiments within the morgue at Miskatonic University, scientist Herbert West reveals to a fellow graduate student his groundbreaking work concerning the re-animation of fresh corpses.

Cast

Jeffrey Combs

Herbert West

Bruce Abbott

Dan Cain

Barbara Crampton

Megan Halsey

David Gale

Dr. Carl Hill

Robert Sampson

Dean Alan Halsey

Carolyn Purdy-Gordon

Dr. Harrod

Peter Kent

Melvin the Re-Animated

Ian Patrick Williams

Swiss Professor

Bunny Summers

Swiss Woman Doctor

Al Berry

Dr. Gruber

Barbara Pieters

Nurse

Annyce Holzman

E-R Patient Corpse

Themes & keywords

experimentinsanityoverdoseblack humormad scientistdecapitationreanimationlaboratorysevered headhospitalzombieintestinesdeathblack catbased on short story

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Re-Animator in United States?+

In United States, you can stream Re-Animator on Fandor. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home.

Is Re-Animator on Netflix?+

Re-Animator is not on Netflix in United States right now, but you can stream it on Fandor.

How long is Re-Animator?+

Re-Animator has a runtime of 1 hour 26 minutes (86 minutes).

Who stars in Re-Animator?+

Re-Animator stars Jeffrey Combs, Bruce Abbott, Barbara Crampton, David Gale and Robert Sampson.

When did Re-Animator come out?+

Re-Animator is a 1985 movie directed by Stuart Gordon.

What genre is Re-Animator?+

Re-Animator is Science Fiction, Comedy and Horror film.

Who directed Re-Animator?+

Re-Animator was directed by Stuart Gordon.