SparkMore n my opinion it was a great movie with some interesting elements, even though having some plot holes and the ending probably was just too messy and crammed together, but still fun to watch and not your casual movie that is similar to all other ones.

Phillida Let me be very fair here, this is not the best movie in my opinion. But, this movie is fun, it has purpose and is very enjoyable to watch.

Brooklynn There's a more than satisfactory amount of boom-boom in the movie's trim running time.

Cheryl A clunky actioner with a handful of cool moments.

Peter Pluymers "There's something seriously wrong with that animal. It's like it was possessed or something."Once again a movie about the fact that playing for God could cause some life-threatening situations. Do you remember the film "Pet Sematary"? And also "The other side of the door" showed that it's not a good idea to resurrect a deceased person in a non-everyday way. The same happens to Frank (Mark Duplass) and Zoë (Olivia Wilde) in this inferior Scifi / Horror. Zoë has developed a serum called "The Lazarus serum", to give health care professionals more time to do their work. By means of this serum, it should be possible to bring deceased patients back to life. During an experiment on a dead dog it turns out that not only the animal is walking around and wagging his tail again, but also the cataract he had is cured. They realize that they have manufactured something revolutionary.Of course, you can predict what's going to happen. They'll be using the serum to bring someone back to life. In this case it'll be Zoë, who's being electrocuted by an unfortunate incident. But don't be sad. Frank doesn't hesitate to inject this revolutionary stuff into Zoë's brain. And before they know it, they end up with a non-human female person, whose brain is developing at a fast pace, giving her all kind of demonic and non-human powers. In addition, a youth trauma plays a prominent role as well. And so Zoë starts to develop this irresistible urge to send everyone to the place where she just came from. The afterlife.I have no problem with rehashed concepts. If only the package feels original and new ideas are introduced. And if that's not the case, at least I expect it to be a bit of a scary and terrifying horror. Unfortunately, it fails on all levels. It certainly isn't original and there are no new ideas introduced. And you can't say this movie is horrifying. Not even close. Even Zoë's carbon black eyes won't help. I have to admit that the used neurosurgery language was credible. To be honest this was the only complicated part in this fairly trivial story.So despite the scientific drivel and even the attempt to give it a religious touch, this film is just a watered down version of other movies about someone being raised from the dead. The only thing I was very excited about was the way in which Clay (Evan Peeters) and Niko (Donald Glover) were send to the eternal hunting grounds. But that's not enough to make it a fascinating film. Clay had better read "Pet Semetary" instead of "Cujo". He certainly would have protested against Zoe's resurrection. Or at least get the hell out of there. But on the other hand this movie wouldn't be the same anymore. Yet one positive feature. The film only takes 90 minutes.More reviews here : http://bit.ly/2qtGQoc

sandgrainday Firstly, what is the purpose of the dog character(other than a proof of success of the experiment)? You have the Lazarus dog not eating, breaking out of cage, more interestingly and more eerily, standing beside Zoe(Olivia Wilde) while she's sleeping--which is quite a strange image,I think I can see the dog's penis when it's standing on her bed. I guess all of these are to set the mysterious mood.(Did I just answered my own question?) But the later half of the movie the dog doesn't do much except being disappeared by Lazarus Zoe.I'm still not sure it is a sci-fi or a supernatural movie. I feel it's like from fictional scientists' point of view to look at supernatural phenomena...if what I say makes any sense.I think essentially this is a love story. Because Zoe loves Frank, so she keeps waiting for the wedding, keeps wearing the engagement ring. That is what gets her electrocuted--she forgets to take off the ring when she connects the main switch. Because Frank loves her so he has to bring her back. Then because Frank can't stomach the new Zoe so he decides to kill her.(but fails and gets himself killed by her) Why do I have the feeling that Zoe loves Frank much more than Frank loves her? I suppose that's the reason Zoe brings Frank back at the end, because she still loves him. P.S. I like this Zoe character a lot; Evan Peters' performance is great; Sarah Bolger is gorgeous.

Desertman84 A group of researchers led by Frank and his fiancée Zoe are able to bring back the dead to life in this horror film entitled "The Lazarus Effect".It stars Mark Duplass and Olivia Wilde together with Donald Glover,Evan Peters,Sarah Bolger,Amy Aquino and Ray Wise.Medical researchers Frank and his fiancée, Zoe have developed a serum that is able to assists coma patient.But later,it was revealed that it is actually able to bring the dead back to life. They code- named it as "Lazarus".With the assistance of their friends, Niko, Clay and videographer Eva,they run an experiment with the dog. But later,they try to apply the serum to human when an accident happens during their experiment. Well,it was obviously something that has already been done before.There is nothing new presented in this film.As always,those that are brought back to life whether be it a dog or a human being will always be having some problems in some parts of their body.And you've guessed it, things will definitely be not really successful at the end.

marilyndean-47962 I love scary movies..but it takes a lot to creep me out...this one did just that. The story line was not very original (reminded me of Flatliners from the 90's)...but with a twist and more scares...it is a movie I suggest watching at night with the lights out. And then maybe sleep with a night light. Good movie with great acting. I would probably not buy it...but it is worth renting. I don't know why some people gave it such low votes, I really enjoyed it. I like movies that make me jump and look behind myself when I hear a noise. This movie did just that. I watched it alone..but you might want to watch it with a friend...cuz it really is creepy. ENJOY