Review of The Resurrected (1991) by Christopher K — 03 Feb 2011

Great addaption of hp lovecrafts "the disaperance of charles dexter ward".

This review of The Resurrected (1991) was written by Christopher K on 03 Feb 2011.

The Resurrected has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Miguel V (69) on 04 Sep 2008

MÃ¡s que decentita adaptaciÃ³n del Caso de Charles Dexter Ward. Lo mejor, el papel de Chris Sarandon…

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By Leia C (75) on 08 Jun 2007

Pretty standard Lovecraft adaptation, with a female romantic interest that probably wasn't in the original (which I'll admit I haven't read)…

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By Ttt C (502) on 08 Jul 2011

(***): Thumbs Up I had fun with this one. It had some creepy moments that really kept me interested…

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By Scott Weinberg (1,998) for DVDTalk.com (826) on 17 Oct 2005

The thrills, chills, and intermittent gore-spills are way too few and far between to keep the loyal horrorheads from getting restless…

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By Steve M (1,420) on 01 Jul 2007

The Resurrected begins with the taint of TV-movie, through its low budget set design, 90s costumes, and hoary voice-over…

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By Brandi J (32) on 07 Oct 2009

Finally a film that didn't disappoint me. True to the original story, and very well fleshed out by the underrated Sarandon…

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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 Filmgrinder S (1,010) on 17 Sep 2012

A pleasant dose of Lovecraftian horror, touting a captivating occult atmosphere and top-knotch prosthetics…

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By Geoff J (403) on 12 Jun 2013

Takes too long to get to its climax and not very satisfying when it does…

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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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