Bride of Re-Animator

Bride of Re-Animator

Bride of Re-Animator is a 1990 American horror film directed by Brian Yuzna and written by Yuzna, Rick Fry, and Woody Keith. It is a sequel to the 1985 film Re-Animator and the second installment in the Re-Animator series. The film stars Jeffrey Combs as Dr. Herbert West and Bruce Abbott as Dr. Dan Cain, who continue their experiments on re-animating the dead, leading to the creation of a living woman from dead body parts.

Plot

Set eight months after the events of Re-Animator, the story follows Dr. Herbert West and Dr. Dan Cain as they resume their experiments in the pursuit of creating life from death. The duo harvests body parts in the hopes of assembling a living woman, with West aiming to perfect his re-animation serum. Their experiments attract the attention of the police and the university, complicating their endeavors. The situation escalates when the re-animated parts, including the heart of Cain's deceased fiancée, Meg, begin to exhibit their own will, leading to chaos and horror.

Cast

• Jeffrey Combs as Dr. Herbert West
• Bruce Abbott as Dr. Dan Cain
• Claude Earl Jones as Lt. Leslie Chapham
• Fabiana Udenio as Francesca Danelli
• David Gale as Dr. Carl Hill
• Kathleen Kinmont as Gloria/The Bride

Production

Bride of Re-Animator was produced by Wild Street Pictures and Brian Yuzna's production company. The film's special effects were created by Screaming Mad George, known for his work in surreal and grotesque effects. Filming took place in both the United States and Mexico, utilizing practical effects to bring the horror to life.

Reception

Upon its release, Bride of Re-Animator received mixed reviews from critics. While some praised its imaginative special effects and dark humor, others criticized it for lacking the originality and wit of its predecessor. Despite this, the film has garnered a cult following over the years, appreciated for its dedication to practical effects and its place in the body horror genre.

Legacy

Bride of Re-Animator has influenced numerous films in the horror genre, particularly those involving mad science and the re-animation of the dead. It was followed by a sequel, Beyond Re-Animator, released in 2003, which also starred Jeffrey Combs reprising his role as Dr. Herbert West.