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The Return of the Living Dead

Plot: When foreman Frank shows new employee Freddy a secret military experiment in a supply warehouse in Louisville, Kentucky, the two klutzes accidentally release a gas that reanimates corpses into flesh-eating zombies. As the epidemic spreads throughout the town, and the creatures satisfy their hunger in gory and outlandish ways, Frank and Freddy fight to survive with the help of their boss and a mysterious mortician
Release Date: Thursday, April 25 1985
39 years ago
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Cast

Portrait of Clu GulagerClu GulagerClu Gulager was 56 in The Return of the Living Dead as 'Burt Wilson'.
Birthday: Fri, Nov 16 1928 –
Fri, Aug 05 2022
Portrait of James KarenJames KarenJames Karen was 61 in The Return of the Living Dead as 'Frank'.
Birthday: Wed, Nov 28 1923 –
Tue, Oct 23 2018
Portrait of Don CalfaDon CalfaDon Calfa was 45 in The Return of the Living Dead as 'Ernie Kaltenbrunner'.
Birthday: Sun, Dec 03 1939 –
Thu, Dec 01 2016
Portrait of Thom MathewsThom MathewsThom Mathews was 26 in The Return of the Living Dead as 'Freddy'.
Birthday: Fri, Nov 28 1958
Portrait of Beverly RandolphBeverly RandolphBeverly Randolph was 20 in The Return of the Living Dead as 'Tina'.
Birthday: Mon, Aug 10 1964
Portrait of Linnea QuigleyLinnea QuigleyLinnea Quigley was 26 in The Return of the Living Dead as 'Trash'.
Birthday: Tue, May 27 1958
Portrait of Brian PeckBrian PeckBrian Peck was 24 in The Return of the Living Dead as 'Scuz'.
Birthday: Fri, Jul 29 1960
Portrait of Miguel A. Núñez Jr.Miguel A. Núñez Jr.Miguel A. Núñez Jr. was 20 in The Return of the Living Dead as 'Spider'.
Birthday: Tue, Aug 11 1964
Portrait of Mark VenturiniMark VenturiniMark Venturini was 24 in The Return of the Living Dead as 'Suicide'.
Birthday: Tue, Jan 10 1961 –
Wed, Feb 14 1996
Portrait of John PhilbinJohn PhilbinJohn Philbin was 24 in The Return of the Living Dead as 'Chuck'.
Birthday: Wed, Apr 27 1960
Portrait of Jewel ShepardJewel ShepardJewel Shepard was 27 in The Return of the Living Dead as 'Casey'.
Birthday: Fri, Jan 03 1958
Portrait of Jonathan TerryJonathan TerryJonathan Terry was >> in The Return of the Living Dead as 'Colonel Glover'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Cathleen CordellCathleen CordellCathleen Cordell was 69 in The Return of the Living Dead as 'Colonel's Wife'.
Birthday: Fri, May 21 1915 –
Tue, Aug 19 1997
Portrait of Drew DeighanDrew DeighanDrew Deighan was 28 in The Return of the Living Dead as 'Paramedic #1'.
Birthday: Mon, Jan 14 1957
Portrait of James DalesandroJames DalesandroJames Dalesandro was >> in The Return of the Living Dead as 'Paramedic #2'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of John DurbinJohn DurbinJohn Durbin was >> in The Return of the Living Dead as 'Radio Corpse #1'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of David BondDavid BondDavid Bond was 70 in The Return of the Living Dead as 'Radio Corpse #2'.
Birthday: Fri, Nov 13 1914 –
Sun, Apr 16 1989
Portrait of Bob LibmanBob LibmanBob Libman was >> in The Return of the Living Dead as 'Tac Squad Captain'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of John Stuart WestJohn Stuart WestJohn Stuart West was >> in The Return of the Living Dead as 'Riot Cop #1'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Michael CrabtreeMichael CrabtreeMichael Crabtree was >> in The Return of the Living Dead as 'Riot Cop #2'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Ed KriegerEd KriegerEd Krieger was 38 in The Return of the Living Dead as 'Riot Cop #3'.
Birthday: Wed, Jan 01 1947 –
Wed, Dec 23 2020
Portrait of Robert CraigheadRobert CraigheadRobert Craighead was 24 in The Return of the Living Dead as 'Cop #1'.
Birthday: Wed, Feb 08 1961
Portrait of Paul CloudPaul CloudPaul Cloud was >> in The Return of the Living Dead as 'Cop #2'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Derrick BriceDerrick BriceDerrick Brice was >> in The Return of the Living Dead as 'Gunnery Sergeant'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Leigh DrakeLeigh DrakeLeigh Drake was 39 in The Return of the Living Dead as 'Dispatcher'.
Birthday: Thu, Dec 13 1945
Portrait of Terry HoulihanTerry HoulihanTerry Houlihan was >> in The Return of the Living Dead as 'Yellow Cadaver'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Allan TrautmanAllan TrautmanAllan Trautman was 30 in The Return of the Living Dead as 'Tarman'.
Birthday: Sat, Jan 01 1955
Portrait of Robert J. BennettRobert J. BennettRobert J. Bennett was >> in The Return of the Living Dead as 'Headless Tarman (as Robert Bennett)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Jerome 'Daniels' ColemanJerome 'Daniels' ColemanJerome 'Daniels' Coleman was >> in The Return of the Living Dead as 'Legless Corpse'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Cherry DavisCherry DavisCherry Davis was >> in The Return of the Living Dead as '½ Lady Corpse'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Crew

Portrait of Dan O'BannonDan O'BannonDan O'Bannon was 38 in The Return of the Living Dead as 'Director, Screenplay'
Birthday: Mon, Sep 30 1946 –
Thu, Dec 17 2009
Portrait of Jules BrennerJules BrennerJules Brenner was >> in The Return of the Living Dead as 'Director of Photography'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Scott JavineScott JavineScott Javine was >> in The Return of the Living Dead as 'Second Assistant Director'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Clayton HartleyClayton HartleyClayton Hartley was >> in The Return of the Living Dead as 'Assistant Art Director'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of David M. RobertsonDavid M. RobertsonDavid M. Robertson was 44 in The Return of the Living Dead as 'First Assistant Director'
Birthday: Wed, Jan 01 1941
Portrait of Josh KingJosh KingJosh King was >> in The Return of the Living Dead as 'Second Assistant Director'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Tom FoxTom FoxTom Fox was >> in The Return of the Living Dead as 'Producer'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of John DalyJohn DalyJohn Daly was 47 in The Return of the Living Dead as 'Executive Producer'
Birthday: Fri, Jul 16 1937 –
Fri, Oct 31 2008
Portrait of Derek GibsonDerek GibsonDerek Gibson was 39 in The Return of the Living Dead as 'Executive Producer'
Birthday: Sat, Jul 07 1945
Portrait of Grahame JenningsGrahame JenningsGrahame Jennings was >> in The Return of the Living Dead as 'Associate Producer'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Graham HendersonGraham HendersonGraham Henderson was >> in The Return of the Living Dead as 'Co-Producer'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Robert GordonRobert GordonRobert Gordon was >> in The Return of the Living Dead as 'Editor'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of John PenneyJohn PenneyJohn Penney was >> in The Return of the Living Dead as 'Assistant Editor'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Mark HelfrichMark HelfrichMark Helfrich was >> in The Return of the Living Dead as 'Additional Editor'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Barbara PokrasBarbara PokrasBarbara Pokras was >> in The Return of the Living Dead as 'Additional Editor'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Adam JohnstonAdam JohnstonAdam Johnston was >> in The Return of the Living Dead as 'Assistant Sound Editor'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Emilie RobertsonEmilie RobertsonEmilie Robertson was >> in The Return of the Living Dead as 'Music Editor'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Julie FeinerJulie FeinerJulie Feiner was >> in The Return of the Living Dead as 'Assistant Editor'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Dale JohnstonDale JohnstonDale Johnston was 52 in The Return of the Living Dead as 'Supervising Sound Editor'
Birthday: Sat, Apr 08 1933 –
Tue, Oct 26 2004
Portrait of Matt CliffordMatt CliffordMatt Clifford was >> in The Return of the Living Dead as 'Original Music Composer'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Robert RandlesRobert RandlesRobert Randles was >> in The Return of the Living Dead as 'Music Supervisor'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Spiro RazatosSpiro RazatosSpiro Razatos was >> in The Return of the Living Dead as 'Stunts'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Brian J. WilliamsBrian J. WilliamsBrian J. Williams was 29 in The Return of the Living Dead as 'Stunts'
Birthday: Sun, Dec 04 1955
Portrait of Kenny MyersKenny MyersKenny Myers was >> in The Return of the Living Dead as 'Special Effects Makeup Artist'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Russell StreinerRussell StreinerRussell Streiner was 45 in The Return of the Living Dead as 'Story'
Birthday: Tue, Feb 06 1940
Portrait of Bernie PockBernie PockBernie Pock was 22 in The Return of the Living Dead as 'Stunts'
Birthday: Thu, Mar 28 1963 –
Wed, Jun 05 1996
Portrait of Ken KaufmanKen KaufmanKen Kaufman was >> in The Return of the Living Dead as 'Set Decoration'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Allan A. AponeAllan A. AponeAllan A. Apone was >> in The Return of the Living Dead as 'Makeup Effects'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Joel KramerJoel KramerJoel Kramer was 27 in The Return of the Living Dead as 'Stunts'
Birthday: Tue, Sep 10 1957
Portrait of John A. RussoJohn A. RussoJohn A. Russo was 46 in The Return of the Living Dead as 'Story'
Birthday: Thu, Feb 02 1939
Portrait of Erik CordErik CordErik Cord was >> in The Return of the Living Dead as 'Stunt Coordinator, Stunts'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Monty CoxMonty CoxMonty Cox was >> in The Return of the Living Dead as 'Stunts'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Ethan WayneEthan WayneEthan Wayne was 23 in The Return of the Living Dead as 'Stunts'
Birthday: Thu, Feb 22 1962
Portrait of Ron JudkinsRon JudkinsRon Judkins was >> in The Return of the Living Dead as 'Sound Mixer'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Kim Robert KosckiKim Robert KosckiKim Robert Koscki was 20 in The Return of the Living Dead as 'Stunts'
Birthday: Sun, Sep 13 1964 –
Mon, Oct 20 2014
Portrait of Gene HartlineGene HartlineGene Hartline was >> in The Return of the Living Dead as 'Stunts'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Julio MacatJulio MacatJulio Macat was >> in The Return of the Living Dead as 'Assistant Camera'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Hank CaliaHank CaliaHank Calia was >> in The Return of the Living Dead as 'Stunts'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Gary JensenGary JensenGary Jensen was >> in The Return of the Living Dead as 'Stunt Coordinator, Stunts'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Dan MuscarellaDan MuscarellaDan Muscarella was >> in The Return of the Living Dead as 'Color Timer'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Larry OdienLarry OdienLarry Odien was >> in The Return of the Living Dead as 'Special Effects Makeup Artist'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Blair BurrowsBlair BurrowsBlair Burrows was >> in The Return of the Living Dead as 'Stunts'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Robert JacksonRobert JacksonRobert Jackson was >> in The Return of the Living Dead as 'Boom Operator'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Sara Lee WadeSara Lee WadeSara Lee Wade was >> in The Return of the Living Dead as 'Set Dresser'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Chris CarpenterChris CarpenterChris Carpenter was >> in The Return of the Living Dead as 'Sound Re-Recording Mixer'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Rudy RicciRudy RicciRudy Ricci was 45 in The Return of the Living Dead as 'Story'
Birthday: Sun, Apr 14 1940 –
Thu, Mar 08 2012
Portrait of Robert LucasRobert LucasRobert Lucas was >> in The Return of the Living Dead as 'Set Decoration'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Gene Warren Jr.Gene Warren Jr.Gene Warren Jr. was >> in The Return of the Living Dead as 'Visual Effects Supervisor'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Andreas CrawfordAndreas CrawfordAndreas Crawford was >> in The Return of the Living Dead as 'Grip'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Douglas J. WhiteDouglas J. WhiteDouglas J. White was >> in The Return of the Living Dead as 'Special Effects Makeup Artist'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Robert HowlandRobert HowlandRobert Howland was >> in The Return of the Living Dead as 'Art Direction'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Stanzi StokesStanzi StokesStanzi Stokes was >> in The Return of the Living Dead as 'Casting'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Timothy 'Guido' MagaraciTimothy 'Guido' MagaraciTimothy 'Guido' Magaraci was >> in The Return of the Living Dead as 'Electrician'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Jesse TangoJesse TangoJesse Tango was >> in The Return of the Living Dead as 'Grip'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Robin L. NealRobin L. NealRobin L. Neal was >> in The Return of the Living Dead as 'Key Makeup Artist'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of David ZellittiDavid ZellittiDavid Zellitti was >> in The Return of the Living Dead as 'Stunts'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Paula MoodyPaula MoodyPaula Moody was 33 in The Return of the Living Dead as 'Stunts'
Birthday: Thu, Dec 13 1951 –
Sun, Aug 12 2007
Portrait of Fernando CelisFernando CelisFernando Celis was >> in The Return of the Living Dead as 'Stunts'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of William StoutWilliam StoutWilliam Stout was 35 in The Return of the Living Dead as 'Production Design'
Birthday: Sun, Sep 18 1949
Portrait of Michael GastaldoMichael GastaldoMichael Gastaldo was >> in The Return of the Living Dead as 'Leadman'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Bob MinklerBob MinklerBob Minkler was >> in The Return of the Living Dead as 'Sound Re-Recording Mixer'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Ray WestRay WestRay West was >> in The Return of the Living Dead as 'Sound Re-Recording Mixer'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Richard MallRichard MallRichard Mall was >> in The Return of the Living Dead as 'Key Grip'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Barbara BenzBarbara BenzBarbara Benz was >> in The Return of the Living Dead as 'Property Master'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Rory FlynnRory FlynnRory Flynn was >> in The Return of the Living Dead as 'Still Photographer'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Ray SanigerRay SanigerRay Saniger was >> in The Return of the Living Dead as 'Stunts'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Byron QuisenberryByron QuisenberryByron Quisenberry was 43 in The Return of the Living Dead as 'Stunts'
Birthday: Thu, Mar 26 1942 –
Fri, Aug 04 2017
Portrait of Christena AlcornChristena AlcornChristena Alcorn was >> in The Return of the Living Dead as 'Script Supervisor'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of John GillespieJohn GillespieJohn Gillespie was >> in The Return of the Living Dead as 'Stunts'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Robert L. BlatmanRobert L. BlatmanRobert L. Blatman was >> in The Return of the Living Dead as 'Assistant Camera'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Vivian HengstelerVivian HengstelerVivian Hengsteler was >> in The Return of the Living Dead as 'Negative Cutter'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Kevin McCarthyKevin McCarthyKevin McCarthy was >> in The Return of the Living Dead as 'Special Effects'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Michael BennettMichael BennettMichael Bennett was >> in The Return of the Living Dead as 'Production Manager'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Karen Altman MorgensternKaren Altman MorgensternKaren Altman Morgenstern was 32 in The Return of the Living Dead as 'Production Coordinator'
Birthday: Thu, Jan 01 1953
Portrait of Richard PadgettRichard PadgettRichard Padgett was >> in The Return of the Living Dead as 'Transportation Coordinator'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Bob StephensBob StephensBob Stephens was >> in The Return of the Living Dead as 'Stunts'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Pete KleinowPete KleinowPete Kleinow was >> in The Return of the Living Dead as 'Visual Effects Supervisor'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Ralph GarrettRalph GarrettRalph Garrett was >> in The Return of the Living Dead as 'Stunts'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Frederick B. Van BruntFrederick B. Van BruntFrederick B. Van Brunt was >> in The Return of the Living Dead as 'Assistant Property Master'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Ed NielsenEd NielsenEd Nielsen was >> in The Return of the Living Dead as 'Camera Operator'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Alexander HendrieAlexander HendrieAlexander Hendrie was >> in The Return of the Living Dead as 'Location Manager'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Pattison NewberryPattison NewberryPattison Newberry was >> in The Return of the Living Dead as 'Set Medic'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Wendy HoganWendy HoganWendy Hogan was >> in The Return of the Living Dead as 'Makeup & Hair'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Tony RupprechtTony RupprechtTony Rupprecht was >> in The Return of the Living Dead as 'Special Effects Makeup Artist'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Robert M. AmerianRobert M. AmerianRobert M. Amerian was >> in The Return of the Living Dead as 'Gaffer'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Ronald J. Pure Jr.Ronald J. Pure Jr.Ronald J. Pure Jr. was >> in The Return of the Living Dead as 'Electrician'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Belinda VidaurriBelinda VidaurriBelinda Vidaurri was >> in The Return of the Living Dead as 'Production Secretary'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Bob McCarthyBob McCarthyBob McCarthy was 53 in The Return of the Living Dead as 'Special Effects Supervisor, Special Effects'
Birthday: Tue, May 26 1931 –
Sun, Oct 31 1999
Portrait of Michael CarrMichael CarrMichael Carr was >> in The Return of the Living Dead as 'Stunts'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Bruce W. MorganBruce W. MorganBruce W. Morgan was >> in The Return of the Living Dead as 'Stunts'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Richard LorenzanaRichard LorenzanaRichard Lorenzana was >> in The Return of the Living Dead as 'Production Accountant'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Lucien JervisLucien JervisLucien Jervis was >> in The Return of the Living Dead as 'Casting Assistant'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Gardner DoolittleGardner DoolittleGardner Doolittle was >> in The Return of the Living Dead as 'Stunts'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Marty CarrilloMarty CarrilloMarty Carrillo was >> in The Return of the Living Dead as 'Best Boy Electric'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Yvette BlissYvette BlissYvette Bliss was >> in The Return of the Living Dead as 'Makeup Artist'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Craig CatonCraig CatonCraig Caton was >> in The Return of the Living Dead as 'Special Effects Makeup Artist'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Lesley LevinLesley LevinLesley Levin was >> in The Return of the Living Dead as 'Assistant Costume Designer'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of William MunnsWilliam MunnsWilliam Munns was >> in The Return of the Living Dead as 'Makeup Effects'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday