Review of The Resurrected (1991) by Brian K — 09 Sep 2007

This is possibly the finest film adaptation of a Lovecraft story I have thus far seen.

This review of The Resurrected (1991) was written by Brian K on 09 Sep 2007.

The Resurrected has generally received mixed reviews.

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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 Dan B (1,694) on 06 Jun 2010

A mostly faithful retelling of my favorite Lovecraft story…

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By Håvard H (17) on 07 Jun 2007

This is a very good adaption of The Strange Case of Charles Dexter Ward by H.P. Lovecraft, directed by none other than Dan O'Bannon…

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By Nate W (531) on 11 Dec 2008

One of the better Lovecraft film adaptations…

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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 Brian C (2,025) on 04 Sep 2008

A decent Lovecraft tale brought to life by Chris Sarandon's dual performance…

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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 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 Jaime G (251) on 12 Nov 2009

En DVD Otra adaptacion de una novela de Lovecraft bastante apagnada y en momentos terrorifica…

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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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