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The Lazarus Effect

2015Movie1 h 23 minPG-13

Horror
33
BadGoodWatch score
IMDb5.2Letterboxd2.2/5Metacritic314.8Rotten Tomatoes14%23%
33
BadGoodWatch score
IMDb5.2Letterboxd2.2/5Metacritic314.8Rotten Tomatoes14%23%

Summary

Medical researcher Frank, his fiancee Zoe and their team have achieved the impossible: they have found a way to revive the dead. After a successful, but unsanctioned, experiment on a lifeless animal, they are ready to make their work public.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Teens
  • Drop-in friendly

Skip it if

  • You need an uplifting mood
  • You scare easily

Where to watch

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Not for warmth, uplift or comfort.

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Cast

13 of 13

Crew

Directed by
David Gelb
Written by
Jeremy Slater, Luke Dawson
Produced by
Jason Blum, Matt Kaplan, Cody Zwieg
Music by
Sarah Schachner

Everyone

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Facts

January 29, 2015 · 1 h 23 min · PG-13

Released
January 29, 2015
Runtime
1 h 23 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Horror, Science Fiction, Thriller
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$3 million
Box office
$64 million
Available in
56 countries

Tropes

90% of Your Brain, Sequel Hook, Expy +9

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream The Lazarus Effect?"

Questions about The Lazarus Effect

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Lazarus Effect?

PrimeHuluPeacockThe RokuThe CWKanopyHooplaPluto TV

In the United States, The Lazarus Effect streams on Prime, Hulu, and Peacock, and it is free with ads on The Roku, The CW, Kanopy, Hoopla, Pluto TV, Fawesome, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 30 other countries.

Is The Lazarus Effect worth watching?

33
BadGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 33 (IMDb 5.2, Letterboxd 2.2 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 14%, and Metacritic 31). Audiences rate it higher (42 out of 100) than critics (23).

Is The Lazarus Effect okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Will The Lazarus Effect scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

Yes, it's frightening: scares are rated 9 of 10.

Will I feel good after watching The Lazarus Effect?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 3 for melancholy, against 1 for hopefulness.

Was The Lazarus Effect a box office hit?

Budget$3 million
Box office$64 million

Yes, a big one: it cost about $3 million to make and earned $64 million worldwide, 19.4 times its budget.

What tropes does The Lazarus Effect use?

90% of Your BrainSequel HookExpyDiabolus ex MachinaRecycled PremiseDying as YourselfUnrequited LoveDemonic PossessionHell HoundDowner EndingKick the DogCorrupt Corporate Executiveand 16 more

TV Tropes lists 28 tropes for it, including 90% of Your Brain, Sequel Hook, and Expy.