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Re-Animator

7.119851h 26mNRMovieScience FictionComedyHorror

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.

DirectorStuart Gordon
WritersH.P. Lovecraft·Dennis Paoli
ProducersBrian Yuzna·Michael Avery

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Cast · Directed by Stuart Gordon

JCJeffrey Combs
Jeffrey Combs
Herbert West
BABruce Abbott
Bruce Abbott
Dan Cain
BCBarbara Crampton
Barbara Crampton
Megan Halsey
DGDavid Gale
David Gale
Dr. Carl Hill
RSRobert Sampson
Robert Sampson
Dean Alan Halsey
CPCarolyn Purdy-Gordon
Carolyn Purdy-Gordon
Dr. Harrod
PKPeter Kent
Peter Kent
Melvin the Re-Animated
IWIan Patrick Williams
Ian Patrick Williams
Swiss Professor
BSBunny Summers
Bunny Summers
Swiss Woman Doctor
AB
Al Berry
Dr. Gruber
BP
Barbara Pieters
Nurse
AH
Annyce Holzman
E-R Patient Corpse

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Re-Animator — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Re-Animator?

Re-Animator is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Foxtel Now and Shudder in Australia, and available to rent or buy on JustWatch TV Store and YouTube. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Re-Animator on Netflix?

No, Re-Animator is not on Netflix in Australia as of October 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and Foxtel Now.

Is Re-Animator on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — Re-Animator is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in Australia as of October 2026.

Where can I watch Re-Animator for free?

Re-Animator is available to stream free (with ads) on SBS On Demand and Plex in Australia.

Is there a sequel to Re-Animator?

Yes — Re-Animator is followed by Bride of Re-Animator (1990) in the Re-Animator Collection.

Is there a prequel to Re-Animator?

Re-Animator is the first film in the Re-Animator Collection.

Is Re-Animator part of a trilogy?

Yes — Re-Animator is part of a trilogy, alongside Bride of Re-Animator (1990) and Beyond Re-Animator (2003).

How many movies are in the Re-Animator Collection?

There are 3 films in the Re-Animator Collection: Re-Animator (1985), Bride of Re-Animator (1990) and Beyond Re-Animator (2003).