The Lazarus Effect (2015)

The Lazarus Effect parents guide

Real scares and several jump scares, about what a PG-13 should carry.

Scare

Properly scary

Frightening, not just tense.

Jump scares

Several

More than a couple of sudden jolts.

Gore

Light gore

Some blood or injury, briefly.

Violence

Strong violence

Violence is frequent or intense.

Sex and nudity

Mild

Mild means innuendo, or sex implied off screen, with no nudity.

Language

Moderate

Some strong profanity, a few f-words.

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Three questions

Is The Lazarus Effect scary?

Yes, properly. The Lazarus Effect is the real thing without being an endurance test.

How gory is The Lazarus Effect?

Light gore and strong violence.

What is The Lazarus Effect rated, and is it OK for kids?

Better for teens than younger kids: it is rated PG-13, with real scares, several jump scares and some strong language.

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.

Cast and crew

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