
The Return of the Living Dead(1985)
“They're back from the grave and ready to party!”
Overview
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.
Director
Dan O'Bannon
Studio
Hemdale Film Corporation
Budget
$4M
Revenue
$14M
Cast

Clu Gulager
as Burt

James Karen
as Frank

Don Calfa
as Ernie

Thom Mathews
as Freddy

Miguel A. Núñez Jr.
as Spider

Brian Peck
as Scuz

John Philbin
as Chuck

Linnea Quigley
as Trash

Beverly Randolph
as Tina

Jewel Shepard
as Casey

Mark Venturini
as Suicide

Jonathan Terry
as Colonel Glover
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1985
Runtime
1h 31m
Language
English
Rating
7.2 / 10
Budget
$4M
Box Office
$14M
Production Companies
Hemdale Film Corporation • Fox Films Ltd. • Cinema 84
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Return of the Living Dead?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Return of the Living Dead (1985).
What is The Return of the Living Dead about?▼
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.
Who directed The Return of the Living Dead?▼
The Return of the Living Dead was directed by Dan O'Bannon and released in 1985. It is a comedy, horror, science fiction film.
How long is The Return of the Living Dead?▼
The Return of the Living Dead has a runtime of 1 hours and 31 minutes (91 minutes total).
Who stars in The Return of the Living Dead?▼
The cast of The Return of the Living Dead includes Clu Gulager as Burt, James Karen as Frank, Don Calfa as Ernie, Thom Mathews as Freddy, Miguel A. Núñez Jr. as Spider and more.
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