THE VAULT

Re-Animator (1985) Explained: Beyond the Blood

Scare Score: 7.2/100

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

The Premise

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.

Why It Terrifies Us

Categorized under Splatter, Cult Classic, Re-Animator taps into fundamental fears. The 7.2/100 Scare Score is well-earned. The themes of experiment, insanity, overdose continually haunt viewers long after the credits roll.

Into The Vault

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