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The Resurrected
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R,1hr 48min
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1991
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Live/Artisan
Synopsis: This low-budget film from Alien scriptwriter Dan O'Bannon (his first film since the 1985 zombie hit Return of the Living Dead) is one of the more loyal adaptations of fantasy author H.P. Lovecraft, taking as its source the short story The Case of Charles Dexter Ward. Set in Lovecraft's home town of Providence, Rhode Island, the story involves the investigations of hard-boiled private eye John Marsh (John Terry) into the mysterious activities of Charles Dexter Ward (Chris Sarandon). It seems that ... Full Synopsis
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Though this low-budget effort directed by Alien screenwriter Dan O'Bannon was released direct-to-video, it is actually an underrated horror gem that is arguably one of the best adaptations of an H.P. Lovecraft story. The Resurrected succeeds in large part because of its strong source material, but the grisly makeup effects from Todd Masters cannot be shortchanged. In fact, this film is a perfect example ... Full Review
Featured Cast
John March
Claire Ward
Charles Dexter Ward
Lonnie Peck
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