The Return of the Living Dead
1985, English. Directed by Dan O'Bannon.
They're back from the grave and ready to party!
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Where to watch The Return of the Living Dead
The Return of the Living Dead is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 25 April 1985
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Written by
- Dan O'Bannon, Rudy Ricci, John A. Russo
- Budget
- $4M
- Box office
- $14M
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The Return of the Living Dead: quick answers
What comes after The Return of the Living Dead?
Next in the series: Return of the Living Dead Part II (1988), Return of the Living Dead III (1993), and Return of the Living Dead: Necropolis (2005).
Is The Return of the Living Dead worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.2/10 from 2,401 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Return of the Living Dead?
The Return of the Living Dead runs 91 minutes (1h 31m).
Does The Return of the Living Dead have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Return of the Living Dead. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Return of the Living Dead parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Return of the Living Dead is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Return of the Living Dead on?
The Return of the Living Dead is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Return of the Living Dead?
If you liked The Return of the Living Dead, try Freaks of Nature, Night of the Creeps, Bride of Re-Animator.
Who directed The Return of the Living Dead?
The Return of the Living Dead (1985) was directed by Dan O'Bannon and stars Clu Gulager, James Karen, Don Calfa.