Herbert West: Reanimator
H. P. Lovecraft
Read by Phil Chenevert





"Herbert West—Reanimator" is a story by American horror fiction writer H. P. Lovecraft that was first serialized in February through July 1922 in the amateur publication Home Brew. The story was the basis of the 1985 horror film Re-Animator and its sequels, in addition to numerous other adaptations in various media. You want zombies? Listen to this because Lovecraft was one of the very first and he got zombies right: scary, evil, implacable and out to get you. (Summary by Phil Chenevert ) (1 hr 29 min)
Chapters
1 - From the Dark | 15:16 | Read by Phil Chenevert |
2 - The Plague-Daemon | 14:49 | Read by Phil Chenevert |
3 - Six Shots by Moonlight | 14:31 | Read by Phil Chenevert |
4 - The Scream of the Dead | 14:19 | Read by Phil Chenevert |
5 - The Horror From the Shadows | 15:10 | Read by Phil Chenevert |
6 - The Tomb Legions | 15:33 | Read by Phil Chenevert |
Reviews
Very well read





Xacarith
There is at least one other reading of this story that is found in another collection but this narration I find much more enjoyable.
surprised!





Daniel
I'm not generally a fan of zombie media, but lately I've been plowing through many of Mr. Lovecrafts works. I avoided this one for some time because of the subject matter. I've just finished reading it and I can say that I've been no less impressed by this piece of literary work than any of his other bests. After reading so many of his other works I should have known this one would be fantastic. I feel sure his fans and fans of zombie media alike will love this dark read.
Excellent Reading





browneyedgirl
This text is one of my favorites, so I was hesitant to listen to it and have it potentially ruined. But the reader is clear, free of corny sound effects, and the pace is perfect.
Herbert West the Reanimator





BLZBUBB
Excellent reading of a fine story. Very well done, I enjoyed the reading of this tale a great deal.
great gruesome short story





pbanditp
I can only imagine the horror at the grotesque imagery when this was released. Well written and enduring.
Good Lovecraft Short Story





Sherbk
Always made better by Phil's reading. kind of a Frankensteinish story with a Redemption ending
Very good





Clay & Shan Gilmore
Good reading of the classic-and Jeffrey Coombs played the role of West perfectly in the movie adaptation





The Dude
An excellent reading of an important bit of horror history. This story spawned a hundred imitations and is