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Ep 120 - THE RETURN OF THE LIVING DEAD (1985) turns 40: Why We're STILL Hungry for Brains!!
THE RETURN OF THE LIVING DEAD (1985) – 40 YEARS LATER!
Tonight we're discussing The Return of the Living Dead (1985), the cult-classic zombie comedy that redefined the undead genre. Screenwriter Dan O'Bannon (Alien, Lifeforce) makes his directorial debut with this wildly exuberant black comedy that mixes terrific comic performances with good old-fashioned flesh-chomping horror.
Packed with gory makeup effects, hilarious slapstick energy, a killer punk soundtrack, and a balls-to-the-wall finale, Return of the Living Dead became an instant genre favorite — spawning sequels (of varying quality!)…
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