Drama,Horror
United States of America
The Resurrected is a horror movie directed by Dan O'Bannon and released in 1991. The film is based on H.P. Lovecraft's short story "The Case of Charles Dexter Ward". The movie follows the tale of Claire Ward, the wife of Charles Dexter Ward, who grows increasingly concerned about her husband's strange behavior. Charles has become obsessed with his family's dark past and is conducting experiments on dead bodies to resurrect them.
Claire hires private investigator John March to help uncover the truth about her husband's activities. As they investigate, they discover that Charles has uncovered ancient knowledge and has been using it to recreate the experiments of his ancestors. March and Claire soon find themselves in a terrifying world of supernatural horrors and violence as they try to stop Charles from unleashing an unspeakable evil on the world.
The movie stars Chris Sarandon as Charles Dexter Ward, Jane Sibbett as Claire Ward, and John Terry as John March. The Resurrected has been praised for its loyal adaptation of Lovecraft's story and its effective use of practical effects to create the film's horrors. The movie has become a cult classic among horror fans and Lovecraft enthusiasts alike.
