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The Return of the Living Dead

The Return of the Living Dead

Comedy • R • 1985 • 1 hr 31 min
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7.1
IMDb
7.3

When two bumbling employees at a medical supply warehouse accidentally release a deadly gas into the air, the vapors cause the dead to rise again as zombies.

Starring

Clu Gulager, James Karen, Don Calfa, Thom Mathews, Miguel A. Núñez, Jr.

Directed By

Dan O'Bannon

Written By

Dan O'Bannon

Attributes

SimpleFastDarkWatch With Friends

Genre

ComedyHorrorScience Fiction

Release Date

August 16, 1985

User Reviews

Jim
Jim
A comedy horror movie that nails the tone perfectly and has some really great, complementary performances by a great cast. Fun and funny.
Johnny
Johnny
I hope when the aliens come this movie is the only thing they find to remember us by.
Justin
Justin
It is a fun twist on zombie horror comedy. The bleak story and ridiculous humor might not work for everyone but it was good for me.
Joseph Argueta
Joseph Argueta
I love the depiction of zombies in this franchise. Relentless, unstoppable, unkillable and smart. Scares the “living death” out of me!
Cody
Cody
Freaky, funny and full of quality practical effects
The Grassy Noll
The Grassy Noll
The perfect 80s zombie movie. Cheesy characters with over the top acting, a fantastic soundtrack, a fun plot, and spectacular practical FX
G. Beckert
G. Beckert
A parody and homage to the zombie genre, at the same time. Extremely fun and creepy flick. Also, the 80s punk soundtrack kicks ass!
Joe
Joe
Blood! Gore! Gratuitous nudity! 80s horror at its finest.
Flimmervielfalt
Flimmervielfalt
The characters are a bit annoying,but I found the special effects and pacing to be highly entertaining.On top of that,a kind of meta-sequel.
Dylan Rosenmerkel
Dylan Rosenmerkel
Punk take on the old zombie genre continues where Romero left off with good blending of violence and plot. Instant classic.

Stats

Ratings
117 (5%)
321 (14%)
1,109 (49%)
721 (32%)
7.1 – Based on 2.3k ratings
Attributes
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Dark
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79%
18%
3%
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Cast & Crew

Dan O'Bannon
Dan
O'Bannon
Clu Gulager
Clu
Gulager
James Karen
James
Karen
Don Calfa
Don
Calfa
Thom Mathews
Thom
Mathews
Miguel A. Núñez, Jr.
Miguel A. Núñez, Jr.
Brian Peck
Brian
Peck
John Philbin
John
Philbin
Linnea Quigley
Linnea
Quigley
Beverly Randolph
Beverly
Randolph
Jewel Shepard
Jewel
Shepard
Dan O'Bannon
Dan
O'Bannon

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