The Lazarus Effect
“Evil will rise.”
Synopsis
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. However, when their dean learns what they've done, he shuts them down. Zoe is killed during an attempt to recreate the experiment, leading Frank to test the process on her. Zoe is revived -- but something evil is within her.
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The Lazarus Effect Official Trailer (2015) - Olivia Wilde, Evans Peter Thriller Movie HD
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-01-08
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Release History & Theatrical Window
February 27, 2015
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 29, 2015
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$3.3M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$64.1M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
19.43x
+$60.8M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Gelb
- Screenplay & Story
- Luke Dawson, Jeremy Slater
- Original Score
- Sarah Schachner
- Original Title
- The Lazarus Effect
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Production Budget
- $3.3M
- Worldwide Gross
- $64.1M
- Production Studios
- Lionsgate, Blumhouse Productions, Chapter One Films, Relativity Media
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Gelb
Luke Dawson, Jeremy Slater
Sarah Schachner
Michael Fimognari
Michael N. Knue
Jason Blum, Matt Kaplan, Jimmy Miller, Cody Zwieg
Department Leadership Roster
David Gelb
Director
Luke Dawson
Screenplay
Jeremy Slater
Screenplay
Jason Blum
Producer
Matt Kaplan
Producer
Jimmy Miller
Producer
Cody Zwieg
Producer
Michael Fimognari
Director of Photography
Michael N. Knue
Editor
Melanie Jones
Production Design
Pamela Incardona
Costume Design
Jeff Lichtfuss
Visual Effects Supervisor
Brandon Parvini
Visual Effects Supervisor
Dennis Scott
Stunt Coordinator
Sarah Schachner
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Lazarus Effect
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What is The Lazarus Effect about?
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. However, when their dean learns what they've done, he shuts them down. Zoe is killed during an attempt to recreate the experiment, leading Frank to test the process on her. Zoe is revived -- but something evil is within her.
Who directed The Lazarus Effect?
The Lazarus Effect was directed by David Gelb.
Who stars in The Lazarus Effect?
The principal cast of The Lazarus Effect includes Mark Duplass, Olivia Wilde, Donald Glover, Evan Peters, Sarah Bolger.
When was The Lazarus Effect released and how long is it?
The Lazarus Effect was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Lazarus Effect?
The Lazarus Effect had a reported production budget of $3.3M and grossed $64.1M at the worldwide box office (19.43 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for The Lazarus Effect?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Lazarus Effect was composed by Sarah Schachner.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Lazarus Effect?
The Lazarus Effect holds official age classifications: CA: 18A; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).