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The Lazarus Effect

6 March 2015English1h 23m
4.4
from 5 critic reviews
User score: 1.0 out of 10, from 1 rating — not enough ratings for a verdict yet

What critics are saying

Critical consensus on The Lazarus Effect is largely negative, with reviewers finding little to recommend beyond Olivia Wilde's performance, which multiple critics singled out as the film's standout element.

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Jeremy Slater WriterSarah Schachner MusicLuke Dawson WriterDavid Gelb DirectorMichael Fimognari Cinematography

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A team of research students bring a dead colleague back to life.

Critic Consensus

Critical consensus on The Lazarus Effect is largely negative, with reviewers finding little to recommend beyond Olivia Wilde's performance, which multiple critics singled out as the film's standout element. The horror is widely described as clichéd and predictable, with critics pointing to a weak script, abrupt editing, and underdeveloped plotlines as key failings. The visual effects received a mild nod as above average, though deemed forgettable. Overall, critics advised audiences to skip the film entirely.

5 rated reviews · 3 mixed · 2 negative

Praised: Olivia Wilde's standout performanceCriticised: Clichéd, predictable horror and weak script

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Critic Reviews (5)

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Mihir FadnavisTop Critic· Mid-Day
2.0
It all leads up to a predictable ending full of groan-worthy loud and noisy events, and by the time it's over all you can do is head over to the nearest sushi restaurant to forget whatever you just saw.
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Reagan Gavin Rasquinha· Times Of India
5.0
Apart from the film's clear message - that if you play God, bad things will happen - Wilde definitely does look scary and indeed, she is the best thing about the movie.
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5.0
Technically, the quality of the visual effects is above average but oft seen and forgettable. Effectively, The Lazarus Effect is not worth your leisure time.
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Sachin Chatte· The Navhind Times
5.0
The horror element is clichéd and Zoe's back story is the only that adds some spice to the otherwise routine proceedings. The actors do justice to their characters, particularly Olivia Wilde – they needed a better script to back their performance.
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Navin Noronha· BookMyShow
3.0
The Lazarus Effect has a talented cast and an interesting plot. Unfortunately, it feels rushed and suffers from abrupt editing, with many of the plotlines never materializing. You are better off steering away from it. The movie's tag line reads – Evil will rise. My question is – When?
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Release Date
6 March 2015
Runtime
1h 23m
Language
English

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