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Bride of Re-Animator

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1990 | 96 min | Horror, Comedy, Science Fiction

Weeknight Watch

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With middling reviews (37% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a lukewarm 6.5 out of 10 from audiences, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who wants a laugh, horror fans and sci-fi fans. If you loved Re-Animator or The Fly, start here.
The mood
Scary.
The pace
Breezy, at 1 hr 36 min.
What might put you off
Rated R: meant for adults.

Unperturbed by the disastrous outcome of his previous meddling with the dead, Dr. West continues his research into the phenomenon of re-animation; only this time, he plans to create life – starting with the heart of his young protégé Dan's dearly deceased Meg Halsey.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsBelow par

    37% on Rotten Tomatoes, 54 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesBelow par

    6.5 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $1K worldwide on a $3 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 49K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Brian Yuzna

  • Jeffrey CombsDr. Herbert West
  • Bruce AbbottDr. Dan Cain
  • Claude Earl JonesLt. Leslie Chapham
  • Fabiana UdenioFrancesca Danelli
  • David GaleDoctor Carl Hill
  • Kathleen KinmontGloria
  • Mel StewartDr. Graves
  • Irene CagenNurse Shelley
  • Michael StrasserErnest
  • Mary SheldonMeg Halsey