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The Resurrected

The Resurrected

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The Resurrected

"Death used to be the end. Now it's only the beginning..."

1991

1h 45m

6.2(140 votes)

Horror

Thriller

Science Fiction

Overview

Charles Dexter Ward, a wealthy scientist, uses an ancient diary and human remains to begin a terrifying and bloody pursuit for immortality.

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10 featured cast members

Starring

John Terry

John Terry

John March

Jane Sibbett

Jane Sibbett

Claire Ward

Chris Sarandon

Chris Sarandon

Charles Dexter Ward / Joseph Curwen

Robert Romanus

Robert Romanus

Lonnie Peck

Laurie Briscoe

Holly Tender

Ken Camroux-Taylor

Ken Camroux-Taylor

Captain Ben Szandor

Patrick Pon

Raymond

Bernard Cuffling

Bernard Cuffling

Dr. Waite

Megan Leitch

Megan Leitch

Eliza

Charles K. Pitts

Charles K. Pitts

Ezra Ward

Creative team

Directed by: Dan O'Bannon
Written by: Brent V. Friedman
Produced by: Kenneth Raich
Mark Borde

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