The Return of the Living Dead

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Stephanie S @hweenbaby 4 days ago This is one of my top zombie movies! So much fun and so quotable! It’s good old fashioned drive-in fare that never takes itself too seriously, but, at the same time, you become totally invested in the characters. A must see for zombie fans! See more Joel H @786Joel 5 days ago These are the smartest zombies I’ve ever seen and they’re part of such a dumb movie. However, The Return of the Living Dead knows it’s dumb. So as the undead are talking and using the police radio, you kind of just chuckle at it. The zombies are also very articulate for ghouls with no lips. The creature effects look great, by the way, but the "teens" are terrible. I hated almost every line they delivered and almost every scene they were in. So. Much. Overacting. But I didn’t hate this movie. In fact, it’s kind of amusing. So even though Return of the Living Dead isn’t clever, it’s got some brains. See more KH B @SilkySmooth Oct 27, 2026 This was the first R rated movie I saw in theaters with friends. Absolutely loved it and the punk soundtrack. James Karen was totally believable. “That’s not a bad question Burt.” See more David S @Teradactyl719 Oct 22, 2026 Kind of like a Michael Jackson's Thriller version of Night of the Living Dead. It's kind of silly. The movie does not have a good story point for the movie. See more Alex B @AlexBioni Oct 20, 2026 BRAINS This is an over the top, goofy zombie comedy. The opening is so ridiculous you can't help but laugh. The movie constantly brings Night of the Living Dead to mind since John Russo helped write it. He and George Romero wanted different things for the series, so Russo went his own way. I prefer George's movies, but you can't deny this is a great, fun zombie flick. It's very 80s, from the music to the group of kids partying in a cemetery. It's original, highly rewatchable, and a big departure from Romero's more serious tone. Frank is so over the top that he's iconic, and it's hilarious watching the situation get worse and worse. The practical effects are awesome, especially the zombie from the vat. He gives me Creepshow vibes, like the monster in “Father's Day.” The skeletons and bodies rising out of the ground are also fantastic. This is just a ridiculously entertaining zombie movie! See more Brad F @RT73883970 Oct 9, 2026 One of my favorite films for its rare ability to scare and make you laugh. It's not quite kitsch, but it uses odd slapstick in places, keeping it in conflict with its fear-based elements. It is overly quotable and has an incredible soundtrack. An all-time classic. See more Read all reviews

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