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Robert Reborn (2019): Cast, Ratings & Plot

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Robert Reborn is a 2019 horror film directed by Andrew Jones, starring Oliver Berry as Robert Crow, Dennis Farrin and Lee Bane. It runs 1 hour 25 minutes and was made on a reported $1 million budget. Its Echo Score is 30/100.

Echo Score
30
budget
$1M
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Robert Reborn (2019) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 25m (85 min)
Director
Andrew Jones
Genre
Horror
Original language
English
Budget
$1M
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Robert Reborn About?

The premise of Robert Reborn without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

During the intensifying Cold War in 1951 USSR, KGB agent Stoichkov investigates a bizarre stage show in the Baltic region. The show features lifelike dolls – Robert, Kalashnikov, and Miss Cyclops – captivating audiences. He discovers the show’s host is a German toymaker possessing a mystical book rumored to grant eternal life. Believing the toymaker can save the ailing dictator Joseph Stalin, Stoichkov kidnaps him and transports him to Moscow. However, the toymaker's animated creations pursue them, and chaos erupts aboard the plane as Stoichkov and his team confront the dolls’ relentless mission to free their master.

Robert Reborn Themes & Keywords

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  • violent death
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  • toymaker
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  • nazi germany
  • dead body on a plane
  • reference to joseph stalin
  • supernatural power
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  • 20th century
  • 1950s
  • year 1951
  • cold war
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  • soviet union
  • kgb
  • moscow
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Cast & crew

Robert Reborn Cast & Characters

Oliver Berry leads the cast as Robert Crow, with Dennis Farrin as Stoichkov and Lee Bane as The Toymaker. Directed by Andrew Jones; 17 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Andrew Jones

More films directed by Andrew Jones: Alien: Battlefield Earth, The Haunting of Margam Castle, A Killer Next Door and The Jonestown Haunting.

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Ratings

Robert Reborn Reviews & Ratings

Our Echo Score gives it 30/100, strongest in story & flow (38) and weakest in rewatch factor (25).

30 /100

Robert Reborn Echo Score Breakdown

Robert Reborn delivers a consistently low‑budget experience that fails to overcome its series fatigue. The film’s direction and production values feel cheap, while performances are widely regarded as sub‑par and the narrative lacks cohesion. A few reviewers note marginal improvements in visual design and occasional moments of dark humor, yet these do not offset the pervasive technical and storytelling shortcomings. Consequently, the movie offers limited appeal beyond dedicated fans of the franchise.

Our own 0–100 rating, built from five aspects: art, character, story, the sensory experience and how well a film rewatches.

  • Art & Craft 35

    In terms of art and craft, the film presents a visibly low‑budget aesthetic, with critics describing sets as cheap and special effects as unconvincing. Some reviewers acknowledge marginally better doll design and a slightly toned‑down Toymaker appearance compared to earlier entries. Nonetheless, the overall cinematography, editing, and production design are perceived as inferior, contributing to a perception of visual austerity that undermines the intended creepiness.

  • Character & Emotion 30

    When evaluating character and emotion, the consensus highlights poor acting, stilted dialogue, and unconvincing performances from the lead cast. Accents are criticized as inauthentic, and the chemistry among characters is deemed weak. A lone positive note mentions Lee Bane delivering a comparatively stronger performance within the series, but this exception does not alter the overall view that the film’s characters lack depth and fail to engage the audience.

  • Story & Flow 38

    The story and flow receive mixed feedback, with most reviewers calling the plot thin, aimless, and riddled with anachronisms. While a few acknowledge a lingering potential in the series’ premise and occasional intriguing set pieces, the lack of coherent pacing and original thrills leaves the narrative feeling stale. Consequently, the film is seen as a repetitive continuation that does not capitalize on its horror‑thriller foundation.

  • Sensory Experience 33

    Sensory experience is largely viewed as substandard, with complaints about obvious and poorly mixed sound design and a soundtrack that fails to sustain tension. Visual style suffers from low production values, though some reviewers note fleeting moments of atmospheric lighting in toy‑room scenes. Overall, the auditory and visual components do not coalesce into an immersive horror atmosphere, reinforcing the film’s amateurish feel.

  • Rewatch Factor 25

    Rewatch factor is considered low, as the majority of reviewers label the film a waste of time and recommend it only to die‑hard fans of the franchise. The repetitive jokes, lack of scares, and overall poor quality diminish its replay value. A minority of viewers appreciate its consistency with low‑budget horror series, but this niche appreciation is insufficient to elevate its lasting appeal.

Plot

Robert Reborn Plot Summary

What happens in Robert Reborn from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

In 1951, during the height of the Cold War, Soviet leader Joseph Stalin is gravely ill. Desperate to save him, the KGB sends Stoichkov Dennis Farrin on a mission. He discovers a strange stage performance in the Baltic region where a mysterious German toymaker Lee Bane showcases lifelike puppets—Robert Crow Oliver Berry, Kalashnikov, and Miss Cyclops—that move and perform with eerie realism. Stoichkov learns the toymaker possesses an ancient book of dark magic rumored to grant eternal life. Believing this power could be the key to saving Stalin, Stoichkov abducts the toymaker and plans to fly him to Moscow so his secrets can be exploited.

Full summary

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Robert Reborn Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “Роберт перерожденный” and “罗伯特重生”.

Also known as
  • Роберт перерожденный
  • 罗伯特重生

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FAQ

Robert Reborn FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, budget and post-credit scenes of Robert Reborn, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Robert Reborn?

Robert Reborn runs 1 hour 25 minutes (85 minutes).

When was Robert Reborn released?

Robert Reborn was released on June 4, 2019.

Who directed Robert Reborn?

Robert Reborn was directed by Andrew Jones.

More films by Andrew Jones

Who is in the cast of Robert Reborn?

Robert Reborn stars Oliver Berry as Robert Crow, Dennis Farrin as Stoichkov and Lee Bane as The Toymaker, among 17 credited actors.

What was the budget of Robert Reborn?

Robert Reborn had a reported budget of $1 million.

Does Robert Reborn have a post-credit scene?

No. Robert Reborn has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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