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The Return of the Living Dead
The Return of the Living Dead

The Return of the Living Dead

April 25, 1985· 1h 31m
Directed by
Cinemagraphs Score7.2

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

Critics7.2
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6-8 Good
<6 Poor
4 reviews·Last updated 1mo ago
Peak Moment

Frank accidentally releases toxic gas from the drum

8.2at 14m
Lowest Moment

Zombies led by Trash attack the mortuary

6.2at 1h 17m
Biggest Swing

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.

4 reviews analyzed|Sources: Tmdb, Imdb
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Frank shows new employee Freddy the Trioxin drums
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Frank accidentally releases toxic gas from the drum⬆ Peak moment
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Frank, Freddy and Burt discover the reanimated cadaver
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Tina and friends arrive at cemetery while Trash dances
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Tina encounters reanimated cadaver in warehouse basement
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Frank and Freddy begin transforming into zombies themselves
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Zombies led by Trash attack the mortuary⬇ Lowest moment
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Military destroys Louisville but toxin spreads further
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