The Resurrected

The Resurrected

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

1991 · 105 min · ★ 6.2 · Horror, Thriller, Science Fiction

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

Directed by Dan O'Bannon · Written by Brent V. Friedman

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