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Details on the RE-ANIMATOR 40th Anniversary 4K UHD

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Stuart Gordon’s cult classic horror-comedy Re-Animator is making a grand return in a dazzling 4K UHD restoration, just in time for its 40th anniversary. Announced by Ignite Films and Eagle Rock Pictures, the restoration—approved by producer Brian Yuzna—brings this boundary-pushing masterpiece back to screens with unparalleled clarity and gore.

The restoration breathes new life into the 1985 film, based on H.P. Lovecraft’s Herbert West, Re-Animator. Starring Jeffrey Combs as the unhinged medical student Herbert West, Bruce Abbott as Dan Cain, and Barbara Crampton as Megan Halsey, the film’s gruesome humor and shocking visuals have kept it at the top of cult cinema lists for decades.

Producer Brian Yuzna couldn’t be prouder of the restoration. “It’s like seeing it for the first time again,” he remarked. “Stuart Gordon would have been thrilled to know that Re-Animator is still connecting with audiences, and this restoration re-animates the movie in all its glorious madness.”

Barbara Crampton, who has remained an enduring icon of horror, echoed Yuzna’s sentiment. “People love this film! Its outrageous story, humor, and operatic horror have only grown more beloved over time. Seeing it in 4K is a sight to behold.”

Accompanying the restoration is an array of collectible editions available for pre-order exclusively through Ignite Films’ website. Fans can choose from four meticulously curated versions, each brimming with bonus features both new and old.

Ultimate Limited Edition Box Set – The crown jewel for collectors, this set includes:



  • A 4K UHD/Blu-ray combo
  • New and legacy bonus features
  • A 150-page hardcover book with interviews and essays from key cast and crew
  • Collector’s art cards
  • A hand-painted Dr. Hill bobblehead
  • The chance to win a special “re-agent” bonus, including signed posters and exclusive gifts.
  • Deluxe Edition Box Set – Featuring the same book, bonus features, and collector’s art cards, minus the bobblehead and “re-agent” prize opportunities.
  • 4K Standard Edition – Includes the 4K UHD Blu-ray with a slipcover and all bonus content.
  • Blu-ray Standard Edition – A traditional Blu-ray release with similar content as its 4K counterpart.
The Deluxe Edition Box Set includes a 4K UHD/Blu-ray combo, Newly Produced Bonus Features and Legacy Bonus Features, a 150-page hardcover book featuring interviews with Jeffrey Combs, Barbara Crampton, writer Dennis Paoli, and composer Richard Band, with essays by Scout Tafoya, Kate Rife, Will Sloan, Alex Kittle, and Ben Sachs, and preface by Brian Yuzna, and collector's art cards.



The 4K Standard Edition includes the 4K UHD Blu-ray, slipcover, and Newly Produced Bonus Features and Legacy Bonus Features.



The Blu-ray Standard Edition includes the Blu-ray, slipcover, and Newly Produced Bonus Features and Legacy Bonus Features.



The 40th Anniversary release is packed with new and legacy bonus features, giving fans unparalleled access to the making of Re-Animator:

New Content:

  • Re-Animator at 40: A conversation with Jeffrey Combs, Barbara Crampton, and Brian Yuzna.
  • Piece By Piece: Cutting Re-Animator: An interview with editor Lee Percy.
  • The Horror of It All: A documentary on the film’s legacy and cultural impact.
  • I Give Her Life: A retrospective on Re-Animator: The Musical.
  • The 4K Restoration of Re-Animator: A deep dive into the meticulous restoration process.
  • The Organic Theater Company of Chicago: A rare documentary featuring Stuart Gordon.
  • Legacy Features:
  • These include multiple audio commentaries, extended scenes, deleted scenes, interviews, and the fan-favorite feature-length documentary Re-Animator: Resurrectus.

Ignite Films has planned a year-long celebration featuring screenings, merchandise, appearances, and more to commemorate the milestone. A licensed collection of Re-Animator products, including the 40th Anniversary logo designed by Fright-Rags, is also on the way.

For fans eager to share the gift of Re-Animator this holiday season, Ignite Films has even created downloadable cards to announce pre-orders as a special gift for loved ones.

Set to hit shelves on April 3, 2025, the 40th Anniversary restoration of Re-Animator is sure to thrill longtime fans and newcomers alike. Whether you’re a die-hard collector or a casual viewer, this re-release promises to deliver the ultimate horror-comedy experience in vivid 4K.

Pre-order your copy now at Ignite-Films.com and prepare to be re-animated.

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