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Return of the Living Dead is one of my all-time favorite movies, period. I can't stress enough how much I dig zombie flicks, and this one takes the cake. Dan O'Bannon, the writer of Alien and Total Recall, originally started out as a computer effects specialist for Star Wars. John Russo originally wrote a script called Return of the Living Dead, however, Dan O'Bannon felt that the script was a slight against the Godfather of Zombie flicks, George A. Romero, and re-wrote the script. The movie became a horror-comedy, and the only movie that Dan O'Bannon ever wrote AND directed.
The flick consists of a slew of over-the-top, eighties-style characters who, for the most part, just want to party. When they find themselves in a cemetery just as a living corpse is burned in a nearby mortuary (Due to a hilarious set of circumstances), and acid rain from the chemicals in the smoke causes the dead to rise, with one desire in their undead minds...BRAINS! The plot itself actually co-insides with Night of the Living Dead, in a comedic way, of course. Return is the origin of the fast, running, screaming zombie, and a blow to the head isn't enough to kill these undead brain-eaters. The movie generated two sequels, neither of which really lived up to the original. A great flick to watch in a group, and a timeless B-movie classic, Return of the Living Dead perfectly captures the horror of the subject, while simultaniously keeping the movie comical, without disparaging the movie in which the Zombie flick was originated. Check it out, and keep your mind open for laughs as well as thrills.
Posted By: jasoncholera at 5:59pm, November 2, 2009
Amazing flick from start to finish. The midget zombie is classic by the ambulance. Send more Paramedics!!!!!!
This was a fun zombie movie, I think its the first zombie movie to introduce running zombies. I like how they didn't just eat flesh, they specifically wanted "BRAIIIINS" lol funny stuff.
absolutly fantastic. Hillarious through the entire movie. Plus the fact that it took place in my home state no more then an hour away in Louisville, Kentucky was astonishing. SEND MORE PARAMEDICS!!!!
Along side of Night Of The Creeps, this was one of the first zombie films I saw that differed from Night of The Living Dead, and Romero's other movies, it was funny, and the zombies were a little bit different, I'd say this did alot for the zombie genre. It changed things up some.
Posted By: YoungHorror at 12:04am, October 14, 2009
Man, you can't get more 80's than this film right here. Absolutely great fun with humor, gore, and adventure. Although the zombies are the exact opposite of what I normally like (these ones are fast, smart, and can talk and interact with others ??, while I like retarded, slow, and easy to kill zombies) this was a great zombie movie. Recommended to everyone.
I don't usually like the running dead but in this movie, I could honestly care less. I also thought that the fact they talked would make is "tacky" but it really doesn't. This film is so unique and interesting and with John Russo involved (one of the geniuses behind another classic NOTLD) how can you NOT like it? It's a fun movie! It doesn't have more comedy than gore or more gore than comedy, it has the perfect mix. Watch it, I guarantee you'll be pleased with it.
brilliant horror comedy. truly a zombie masterpiece. sure there's some odd plot holes but it only adds to the campy feel.
Posted By: VeryEvilDead at 12:34am, August 25, 2009
One of my all time favorite horror movies. Perfect blend of horror and comedy. Linnea Quigley is mega hot. Awesome ending. See it.
Posted By: ActionJackson at 11:31pm, August 24, 2009
I had to contribute to this Gem of a Movie!!! One of my Favorites and I never tire of watching it over and over. Great Story, Great Music, Great Make-up and affects! This Movie has it all, although I do believe this Movie probably started the "Horror/Comedy or Horomedy and it does it well, unlike many Movies that have come along since including this ones own "Sequels" which I hate to even connect with this Wonderful Film! I hear theres a remake in the works for this one too and that truly scares me and not in a good way! But we'll see...My only Complaint and its not with the Movie itself, its the special edition DVD that came out a few years ago, although I already owned this Movie on both VHS and Dvd, I bought the special Ed Version and I wish it contained more special features than it did! I love reading or following the back Story on how this Movie came to be! Anyways, I'm not usually a "Fan Boy' but for this Movie, I'll make an Exception!! "MORE BRAINS 4-EVER"!!!
One of the most entertaining zombie movies of all time. With pop culture references to under-represented eighties counter culture, this movie belongs alongside both "Repo Man" as well as "The Evil Dead" in cult movie collections.
This for me is the Best Horror-Comedy film ever made!! I Love this Masterpiece! My Favorite Cult film! and Trash is a Icon!! Dan OBannon was on right on the money when I put this movie together 10 out of 10 !!!
Make movies like this again! Seriously, wtf everybody? Just make cool bad ass horror movies again. Stop focusing on remakes and torture porn slasher flicks. Let's get back to the good old of cool effects, tons of blood, ridiculous situations and naked gothic teenage girls that dance in graveyards.
I'm so glad this film was made. Dan O'bannon took what Romero started and made it his own. And I have to say the Zombies the Humour and the retarded story line all work so well for the film. Not to mention the gratuitous nudity from a woman dancing nude on top of a grave. its superior. and fun. Highly Recommended.
loved it was strangely engrossing, really funny, really really 80's the music and everything fantastic, i also loved the gore very creative and doesnt look stupid or dated as some zombie movies have suffered from as the years passed, just brilliant would recommend and especially if your a zombie movie fan
what a great flick!From the opening to the charecters,even to the talking zombies that somehow work?! THis movie is a classic filled with humor and gore , even a great soundtrack...it must be seen!
Posted By: Necronatalusz at 8:03pm, February 23, 2009
I agree with all the positive reviews! This movie is a CLASSIC!! Its repeat viewing value is GREAT!!
"Hit him in the brain", - "I hit the F'N Brain!!"
Posted By: casey wells at 10:49pm, February 18, 2009
i will give this movie its props. mostly for its entertainment value. with that said, protecious, you must really be out of your mind to put this film above any of romeros early works. even the savini remake of "Night ..." puts return to shame. i think you may have to re rent some romero movies and maybe toss in some fulci.
Second only to the original DAWN, in my book. One of the greatest horror films of all time!
Posted By: Protecious at 5:21pm, February 18, 2009
The greatest zombie film ever made and probably ever will be made... yes better than any of romeros and yes better than 28 days later, the dawn of the dead remake, better than all those films. this film has undeniable style and humor making this not only the greatest zombie film ever made, but one of the true great horror films of all time based on entertainment alone, i kept reading all these perfect reviews of night of the demons and that film is overated, this film isnt.
truly a must see for horror fans!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!
There is absolutely no reason for tis movie to NOT get 5 skulls. This movie rocks hard from start to finish. Its filled with great makeup effects, hair metal, and some of the best one liners ever in horror history:
"Send more cops!"
"Brains!"
To top it off the movie is filmed beautifully, looks real fresh for being filmed in 84. Its loads of fun and there are still a few scenes that give me the creeps in this film. Great zombie movie all around.
Posted By: JonnyRotten at 12:12pm, February 18, 2009
I grew up in the 80's and this and part 2 were staples at any sleepover. Great movie. way better than shaun of the dead
Still one of my all-time faves. Just watched it a couple weeks ago on my iPod during a flight. The perfect combination of horror and humor.
Posted By: deanbarry at 11:53pm, February 11, 2009
I saw this movie with a friend when I was about 16. And it scared the living shit out of me. We both cowered down behind our seats and watched it on the glass the projector was shooting through. Lol. Still creepy. I never understood the "Comedy" aspect of it as the zombies in this are so well done, they still creep me out, some 20 years later. And the music is also scary as hell. Talk about setting the tone.
Love it.
Posted By: DAVIDRCGRAY at 8:10pm, February 11, 2009
Its a Classic, One of the all time great Friday night movies.
This movie ROCKS!!!! I love everything about . It's gross, gory, funny and a really fun ride. Love the sequel as well. If you haven't seen then do so .
Posted By: BK's Finest at 1:05am, December 15, 2008
One of my all time favorites! I love the opening title sequence! The Trioxon wafting up through the pipes, the music, the body in the freezer, classic horror comedy at it's best!
Posted By: GOREGRINDwp13 at 10:21am, December 3, 2008
I agree with DoctorHerbertWest
go punch your self in the face if you dont own this movie!!!
great music, great kills,punk rockers, and bad ass zombies!!!!
and one word says it all!!!!!
Made me laugh and repulsed me at the same time. I personally think it has one of the best zombies in it "MOOORE BRAAINS"..ROCK ON TAR MAN!
Great gore, great zombies and the chaos is captured really well, theres dredd all the way through this, you know they're all doomed.
love the cheesy soundtrack too.
