The Return of the Living Dead (1985) Horror Sci-Fi Comedy
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The Return of the Living Dead Plot Synopsis:
When a bumbling pair of employees at a medical supply warehouse accidentally release a deadly gas into the air, the vapors cause the dead to re-animate as they go on a rampage through Louisville, Kentucky seeking their favorite food, brains.
Synopsis / Plot Summary: 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.
Tagline: They're Back From The Grave and Ready To Party!
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The Return of the Living Dead Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 1985 (more 1985 movies)
Box Office: $14,237,880
Nominations: 4
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The Return of the Living Dead is Streaming on HBO Max, TubiLanguage: English
Country: United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / The Return of the Living Dead Release Dates In Theaters: Aug 16, 1985
Writers: Rudy Ricci, John A. Russo, Russell Streiner, Dan O'Bannon
Producers: John Daly, Tom Fox, Derek Gibson, Graham Henderson
Editors: Robert Gordon
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The Return of the Living Dead (1985) Cast (Click to Expand)
The Return of the Living Dead Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Clu Gulager | ... | Burt |
| James Karen | ... | Frank |
| Don Calfa | ... | Ernie |
| Thom Mathews | ... | Freddy |
| Beverly Randolph | ... | Tina |
| John Philbin | ... | Chuck |
| Jewel Shepard | ... | Casey |
| Miguel A. Núñez Jr. | ... | Spider (as Miguel Nunez) |
| Brian Peck | ... | Scuz |
| Linnea Quigley | ... | Trash |
| Mark Venturini | ... | Suicide |
| Jonathan Terry | ... | Colonel Glover |
| Cathleen Cordell | ... | Colonel''s Wife |
| Drew Deighan | ... | Paramedic #1 |
| James Dalesandro | ... | Paramedic #2 |
| John Durbin | ... | Radio Corpse #1 |
| David Bond | ... | Radio Corpse #2 |
| Bob Libman | ... | Tac Squad Captain |
| John Stuart West | ... | Riot Cop #1 |
| Michael Crabtree | ... | Riot Cop #2 |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Clu Gulager (b. November 16, 1928) – Burt
Sign: Scorpio, Height: 5' 11" (1.8 m) - James Karen, as Frank, passed away at age 94 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Sagittarius, Height: 5' 9" (1.75 m)
Also known as: Jim Karen - Don Calfa, as Ernie, passed away at age 76 in Yucca Valley, California, USA.
Sign: Sagittarius
Also known as: Lance Fladoda - Thom Mathews (b. November 28, 1958) – Freddy
Sign: Sagittarius, Height: 6' (1.83 m) - Beverly Randolph (b. August 10, 1964) – Tina
Sign: Leo, Height: 5' 4" (1.63 m)
Also known as: Beverly Hartley - John Philbin (b. April 27, 1960) – Chuck
Sign: Taurus - Jewel Shepard (b. January 3, 1958) – Casey
Sign: Capricorn, Height: 5' 7" (1.7 m)
Also known as: 'Jewel Shepherd' | Bobby Beal - Miguel A. Núñez Jr. (b. August 11, 1964) – Spider (as Miguel Nunez)
Sign: Leo, Height: 6' 1" (1.85 m)
Also known as: Miguel A. Nuncey Jr. | Miguel A. Nunez Jr. | Miguel A Nunez Jr. | Miguel Nunez Jr. | Miguel Nunez | Miquel Nunez | Miguel A. Nuñez Jr. | Miguel Nuñez Jr. | Miguel Nuñez | Miguel Núñez - Brian Peck (b. July 29, 1960) – Scuz
Sign: Leo
Also known as: Brock Richards - Linnea Quigley (b. May 27, 1958) – Trash
Sign: Gemini, Height: 5' 2" (1.57 m)
Also known as: Jesse Dalton | Jessie Dalton | Barbara Gold | Linnea La Stray | Linnea | Pamela Peck | Linnea Quickley | Linnéa Quigley | Linnea Rainey | Christine Sharpe - Mark Venturini, as Suicide, passed away at age 35 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Capricorn, Height: 6' 5" (1.96 m) - Jonathan Terry – Colonel Glover
Also known as: Jonathon Terry | Jon Terry - Cathleen Cordell, as Colonel''s Wife, passed away at age 82 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Gemini - Drew Deighan – Paramedic #1
- James Dalesandro – Paramedic #2
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