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The Return of the Living Dead (1985)

7.2/10 (2,315 votes) 1h 31m Movie
ComedyHorrorScience Fiction

Two employees at a medical supply warehouse accidentally release a toxic gas from a misplaced top-secret U.S. Army shipment, causing the dead to rise from a nearby cemetery with an insatiable hunger for human brains.

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Cast

Clu Gulager
Clu Gulager
Burt
 James Karen
James Karen
Frank
 Don Calfa
Don Calfa
Ernie
 Thom Mathews
Thom Mathews
Freddy
 Miguel A. Núñez Jr.
Miguel A. Núñez Jr.
Spider
 Brian Peck
Brian Peck
Scuz
 John Philbin
John Philbin
Chuck
 Linnea Quigley
Linnea Quigley
Trash

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Where can I watch The Return of the Living Dead?
The Return of the Living Dead is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, MGM Plus in the United States. Availability varies by country — use FindMyStreams to check your region.
Is The Return of the Living Dead on Netflix?
The Return of the Living Dead is not currently on Netflix in the US. Check FindMyStreams for all available platforms.
Can I watch The Return of the Living Dead for free?
Yes, The Return of the Living Dead is available for free on Fawesome, Tubi TV.