Review of Resurrected (1989) by François G — 27 Nov 2007

Probably the most faithful Lovecraft adaptation I've seen. Never boring, just like the original story.

This review of Resurrected (1989) was written by François G on 27 Nov 2007.

Resurrected has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Edgar C (1,352) on 26 Aug 2009

I have long enjoyed Stuart Gordon?s adaptations of HP Lovecraft tales, but was eager to see another director tackle one of these stories…

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By Al M (1,263) on 30 Oct 2010

The Resurrected is a surprisingly faithful and entertaining adaptation of H.P. Lovecraft's novella The Strange Case of Charles Dexter Ward…

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By Sean C (2,276) on 03 Jan 2009

When I think of The Resurrected, two things irritate me: 1.) This movie was made in 1992 and I just NOW found out about it in 2008, and 2.)…

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By Isaiah H (162) on 04 Sep 2008

A well done tale of Lovecraft style horror that deserves more attention…

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By John O (1,007) on 27 Dec 2006

Hard to find adaptation of Lovecraft's Case of Charles Dexter Ward, with something of a noir twist (if I'm remembering correctly)…

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By Michael A (1,637) on 04 Jun 2009

A pretty good H.P Lovecraft adaption, I Did think it was a bit slow at points but the faithful Story and the special effects for the time made…

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By Shawn H (224) on 06 Dec 2011

As far as an H.P Lovecraft adaption its meh but if you're a fan of Chris Sarandon chewing up scenery than your'e in luck because this is loaded…

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By Chuck D (204) on 21 Mar 2008

A particularly solid Lovecraft film that treats the material far more like the author did himself than someone like Stuart Gordon (love his…

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By Jeremy Heilman (393) for MovieMartyr.com (391) on 25 Jul 2010

An assured but sadly neglected independent horror film…

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I fought the urge to sleep through this over dramatic waste of film…

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