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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
38 years ago
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Cast

Portrait of Clu GulagerClu Gulager
Clu Gulager was
56 in The Return of the Living Dead
as 'Burt Wilson'.
Fri, Nov 16 1928 –
Sat, Aug 06 2022
Portrait of James KarenJames Karen
James Karen was
61 in The Return of the Living Dead
as 'Frank'.
Wed, Nov 28 1923 –
Tue, Oct 23 2018
Portrait of Don CalfaDon Calfa
Don Calfa was
45 in The Return of the Living Dead
as 'Ernie Kaltenbrunner'.
Sun, Dec 03 1939 –
Thu, Dec 01 2016
Portrait of Thom MathewsThom Mathews
Thom Mathews was
26 in The Return of the Living Dead
as 'Freddy'.
Fri, Nov 28 1958
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'.
Tue, Aug 11 1964
Portrait of Beverly RandolphBeverly Randolph
Beverly Randolph was
20 in The Return of the Living Dead
as 'Tina'.
Mon, Aug 10 1964
Portrait of Brian PeckBrian Peck
Brian Peck was
24 in The Return of the Living Dead
as 'Scuz'.
Fri, Jul 29 1960
Portrait of Jonathan TerryJonathan Terry
Jonathan Terry was
>> in The Return of the Living Dead
as 'Colonel Glover'.
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Portrait of John PhilbinJohn Philbin
John Philbin was
>> in The Return of the Living Dead
as 'Chuck'.
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Portrait of Linnea QuigleyLinnea Quigley
Linnea Quigley was
26 in The Return of the Living Dead
as 'Trash'.
Tue, May 27 1958
Portrait of Jewel ShepardJewel Shepard
Jewel Shepard was
27 in The Return of the Living Dead
as 'Casey'.
Fri, Jan 03 1958
Portrait of Mark VenturiniMark Venturini
Mark Venturini was
24 in The Return of the Living Dead
as 'Suicide'.
Tue, Jan 10 1961 –
Wed, Feb 14 1996
Portrait of Cathleen CordellCathleen Cordell
Cathleen Cordell was
69 in The Return of the Living Dead
as 'Colonel's Wife'.
Fri, May 21 1915 –
Tue, Aug 19 1997
Portrait of Drew DeighanDrew Deighan
Drew Deighan was
28 in The Return of the Living Dead
as 'Paramedic #1'.
Mon, Jan 14 1957
Portrait of James DalesandroJames Dalesandro
James Dalesandro was
>> in The Return of the Living Dead
as 'Paramedic #2'.
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Portrait of John DurbinJohn Durbin
John Durbin was
>> in The Return of the Living Dead
as 'Radio Corpse #1'.
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Portrait of David BondDavid Bond
David Bond was
70 in The Return of the Living Dead
as 'Radio Corpse #2'.
Fri, Nov 13 1914 –
Sun, Apr 16 1989
Portrait of Bob LibmanBob Libman
Bob Libman was
>> in The Return of the Living Dead
as 'Tac Squad Captain'.
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Portrait of John Stuart WestJohn Stuart West
John Stuart West was
>> in The Return of the Living Dead
as 'Riot Cop #1'.
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Portrait of Michael CrabtreeMichael Crabtree
Michael Crabtree was
>> in The Return of the Living Dead
as 'Riot Cop #2'.
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Portrait of Ed KriegerEd Krieger
Ed Krieger was
38 in The Return of the Living Dead
as 'Riot Cop #3'.
Wed, Jan 01 1947 –
Wed, Dec 23 2020
Portrait of Robert CraigheadRobert Craighead
Robert Craighead was
>> in The Return of the Living Dead
as 'Cop #1'.
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Portrait of Paul CloudPaul Cloud
Paul Cloud was
>> in The Return of the Living Dead
as 'Cop #2'.
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Portrait of Derrick BriceDerrick Brice
Derrick Brice was
>> in The Return of the Living Dead
as 'Gunnery Sergeant'.
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Portrait of Leigh DrakeLeigh Drake
Leigh Drake was
39 in The Return of the Living Dead
as 'Dispatcher'.
Thu, Dec 13 1945
Portrait of Terry HoulihanTerry Houlihan
Terry Houlihan was
>> in The Return of the Living Dead
as 'Yellow Cadaver'.
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Portrait of Allan TrautmanAllan Trautman
Allan Trautman was
30 in The Return of the Living Dead
as 'Tarman'.
Sat, Jan 01 1955
Portrait of Robert J. BennettRobert J. Bennett
Robert J. Bennett was
>> in The Return of the Living Dead
as 'Headless Tarman (as Robert Bennett)'.
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Portrait of Jerome 'Daniels' ColemanJerome 'Daniels' Coleman
Jerome 'Daniels' Coleman was
>> in The Return of the Living Dead
as 'Legless Corpse'.
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Portrait of Cherry DavisCherry Davis
Cherry Davis was
>> in The Return of the Living Dead
as '½ Lady Corpse'.
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Crew

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