The Return of the Living Dead
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.
Critics Sentiment
Frank accidentally releases toxic gas from the drum
Zombies led by Trash attack the mortuary
The film peaks early with inventive setup then dips during repetitive siege action before recovering with its subversive ending.
Critics praised the droll opening and inventive zombie mythology that blends horror with mordant punk comedy. The film suffers from diminishing returns during extended gore sequences and confinement to basic locations. However, the stylish execution and darkly ironic ending elevate it above typical genre fare.
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Clu Gulager
Burt
James Karen
Frank
Don Calfa
Ernie
Thom Mathews
Freddy
Miguel A. Núñez Jr.
Spider
Brian Peck
Scuz
John Philbin
Chuck
Linnea Quigley
Trash
Beverly Randolph
Tina
Jewel Shepard
Casey
Mark Venturini
Suicide
Jonathan Terry
Colonel Glover
Cathleen Cordell
Colonel's Wife
David Bond
Radio Corpse #2
Derrick Brice
Gunnery Sergeant
Paul Cloud
Cop #2
Michael Crabtree
Riot Cop #2
Robert Craighead
Cop #1
James Dalesandro
Paramedic #2
Drew Deighan
Paramedic #1
Crew
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