The Return of the Living Dead 1985
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SplatWhen 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.
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cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Burt
as Frank
as Ernie
as Freddy
as Spider
as Scuz
as Chuck
as Trash
as Tina
as Casey
Director:
Writer:
Dan O'Bannon, John A. Russo, Russell Streiner, Rudy Ricci
Stars:
Clu Gulager, James Karen, Don Calfa, Thom Mathews, Miguel A. Núñez Jr., Brian Peck, John Philbin, Linnea Quigley, Beverly Randolph, Jewel Shepard,
Genres:
Comedy,Horror
Release Date:
1985 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
91 min
MMPA Rating:
R
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
The Return of the Living Dead
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
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Cast
as Burt
as Frank
as Ernie
as Freddy
as Spider
as Scuz
as Chuck
as Trash
as Tina
as Casey
as Suicide
as Colonel Glover
as Colonel's Wife
as Radio Corpse #2
as Gunnery Sergeant
as Cop #2
as Riot Cop #2
as Cop #1
as Paramedic #2
as Paramedic #1
as Dispatcher
as Radio Corpse #1
as Riot Cop #3
as Tac Squad Captain
as Tarman
as Riot Cop #1
as Yellow Cadaver
as Headless Tarman
as Legless Corpse
as ½ Lady Corpse (voice)
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