#dr. east the guyver 1991

[pillowprincessherbertwest]

don't mind me i'm just rotating him in my head like a microwave.

[fishhooktongue]

Dr East studies while i learn how to draw him again

my favourite part of his design are the raised sections on his temples that were obviously just added to hold his glasses in place lmao....

[weyounthevorta]

Dr East, The Guyver (1991)

Combs Cut

[skrunklyprisonprincess]

Dr East sketches These were from a few days ago but uh... now seems like a good time to post them sjfajfjafd

Yeah I cutified his Zoanoid form what of it

[milton-dammers]

Re-animator (1985)

Guyver (1991)

Jeff Combs character is named Dr. East in Guyver, a pun to his role as Herbert West in the Re-Animator.

[brokehorrorfan]

4K UHD Review: The Guyver

Following in the wildly successful footsteps of Batman and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, The Guyver takes a (relatively) grounded approach to its outlandish source material — in this case, a Japanese manga series — without divorcing itself from its comic book roots. Produced by Brian Yuzna (Re-Animator, Society), the 1991 film is directed by special effects wizards Screaming Mad George (Society, A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master) and Steve Wang (Predator, The Monster Squad).

As the Star Wars-esque expository opening crawl explains, mankind was created by aliens as an organic weapon. The evil Chronos corporation is further developing a technology that allows humans to change into "super monster soldiers" known as Zoanoids for world domination. The only viable defense against them is The Unit, a piece of bio-booster alien armor that increases a human's natural powers a hundredfold, turning them into The Guyver.

Mark Hamill's top billing may lead you to believe that he's the titular hero, but he instead plays a supporting role as a CIA agent investigating Chronos. The real lead is Jack Armstrong (Student Bodies) as Sean Barker, an amateur martial artist who's the only person that can activate The Unit. When his girlfriend (Vivian Wu, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III) is endangered, Sean utilizes his newfound powers to take down Chronos and the Zoanoids.

Armstrong is a bland lead, but it's not entirely his fault. In addition to a mustachioed Hamill channeling Colombo, he has to compete with several scene-stealing character actors. Re-Animator's David Gale chews the scenery as the malevolent head of Chronos, briefly reuniting with Jeffrey Combs as the company's scientist, Dr. East (get it?). Michael Berryman (The Hills Have Eyes) plays Gale's right-hand Zoanoid with Jimmie Walker (Good Times) as his rapping goon. Linnea Quigley (The Return of the Living Dead) cameos as a scream queen.

But the real stars of the show are the creatures, the designs of which showcase boundless creativity. The Guyver looks like Ultraman by way of Clive Barker, and each Zoanoid adopts a different animal's traits. While a number of other artists were employed to pull off the myriad of monsters, George and Wang's fingerprints are all over the effects, imbuing the alien superhero movie with some disturbing body-horror.

Jon Purdy's script deviates significantly from source material not only in terms of story but also tone. While some of the manga's dark atmosphere and violence remain intact, it's undercut by goofy humor in an attempt to appeal to a younger demographic. Fans of Yoshiki Takaya's original creation were no doubt disappointed (Wang attempted a bit of a course correction with his 1994 sequel, Guyver: Dark Hero), but the tonal confusion is actually charming.

Originally cut down to a PG-13 rating in the US, The Guyver has been newly restored in 4K from the original, R-rated 35mm camera negative with DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 and 2.0 options for Unearthed Films' 4K UHD + Blu-ray release. Far removed from the days of Jaws and Alien in which the monster was largely hidden in shadows, George and Wang put their creations on full display — and even with a crystal-clear restoration, the in-camera effects shine.

Two new audio commentaries are included. The first is a lively one with George and Wang, moderated by Budget Biomorphs: The Making of The Guyver Films author Dom O’Brien. It's not the most informative track — the filmmakers admit to not having seen the film in over two decades — but they're enjoying themselves so much that it hardly matters. The second commentary features creature crew members "Evil" Ted Smith and Wyatt Weed, who delve into the nitty-gritty of the effects.

Yuzna and George each sit down for thorough new interviews. Yuzna reveals that he's been approached about a remake, but the rights are complicated, while George's infectious energy lasts the entire 56 (!) minutes. Creature suit camera test footage is included with commentary options from George and Wang or Smith and Weed, while outtakes and a gag reel feature George and Wang commentary.

Other extras include: alternate title sequences in English, German and Spanish; English, German, Spanish, and French trailers (all carrying the alternate title Mutronics); and extensive promotional and production galleries. The collector's edition also comes with the soundtrack CD composed by Matthew Morse (Silent Night, Deadly Night 5: The Toy Maker) and a booklet featuring liner notes by O’Brien and Morse.

The Guyver is available now on 4K UHD via Unearthed Films.

[cipheramnesia]

The 1991 live action adaptation of The Guyver is a mixed bag at best and like casually racist at work, but it does have Jeffrey Combs in a bit part playing "Dr. East," so now you know the only good thing in it and don't have to watch it.

[dirtfly]

sketches from beast-efication of Dr. East (Dr. Beast) from the movie The Guyver (1991)

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[unidentifiedprimate]

Dr. East - The Guyver 1991 (Part 1)

for @shecaughtthekaty

[agentdammers]

He’s SUCH a geek

[pillowprincessherbertwest]

Dammit.

fuck me, I just realized what long-forgotten childhood squish he reminds me of:

[fishhooktongue]

Wandering into a realm of Increasingly Obscure Jeffrey Combses but i finally watched the Guyver movie and MAN!!!!!

LOVE this little guy and his BIG Monstersona

[weyounthevorta]

Precarious Pet Sitter

You’ve been tasked with a very important job and have to go out of town tonight, but your usual pet sitter won’t be back until next week.

Fortunately (or unfortunately) several men in your apartment building happen to be free, and have offered to take your spare key and look in on your pet.

Which of these men are you entrusting to reliably feed and care for your pet goldfish, Mister Sparkles?

[weyounthevorta]

Dr. East Plushie

The Inspiration

Another obscure Jeffrey Combs character is plushiefied! Dr East from The Guyver (1991)

From the polkadot tie and adorably dorky shoes to the ridiculously sexy headshot on his badge, this plushie has everything.

Made with ❤️ for @weyounpussyindulgence

[pillowprincessherbertwest]

Dr. East + Baxter Stockman, naturally.

I blame @weyounpussyindulgence

[starlight199947]

Doctor East: He really needs a nap 💓