Episode 151. Weird Science: Re-Animator (1985)

Andrea and Alex investigate the mysterious happenings in Stuart Gordon’s foray into the dark side of academia and science fiction in his first feature. Through the modernized adaptation of H.P. Lovecraft’s tales, they’ll uncover how class, opportunity, and gender factor into the film version. Get the “Fix Your Hearts or Die” Merch by Goblin Purwin this June at our TeePublic Store! All proceeds will go to Toronto Indigenous Harm Reduction. Join our Patreon community! REQUIRED READING Re-Animator. Dir. Stuart Gordon, 1985. EXTRA CREDIT Herbert West—Reanimator by H. P. Lovecraft. Read parts 1-6 free online. Rue Morgue Library vol 11: The Weird World of H.P. Lovecraft. Re-Animating a Literary Icon. Ravenous Monster’s interview with Stuart Gordon. Monsters and Mad Scientists: A Cultural History of the Horror Movie. Andrew Tudor’s in-depth look at the impact of scientific advancements on the genre. LISTEN Right click or option-click here and choose “Save Target As”