Return of the Living Dead Collection
5 movies · 1985–2005
The Return of the Living Dead Collection is a film series spanning from 1985 to 2005, comprising five installments with a total runtime of 460 minutes and a budget of $18 million. The series originated from a dispute between John A. Russo and George A. Romero regarding the continuation of Romero's 1968 film, Night of the Living Dead. A settlement established that Romero's subsequent films would be titled "Dead movies," while Russo's would incorporate the suffix "Living Dead." The collection's total revenue across all five films reached $23.5 million. Notable titles within the series include The Return of the Living Dead (1985), which generated $14.2 million, and Return of the Living Dead Part II (1988), which earned $9.2 million. The films collectively represent a body of work that ran for 20 years. The series' financial performance varied considerably among its individual films, with some achieving substantial revenue while others had minimal earnings. The collection’s overall budget was $18 million.
Franchise cast
Allan TrautmanTarman
Peter CoyoteUncle Charles
Cory HardrictCody
James KarenFrank
Brian PeckScuz
Aimee-Lynn ChadwickBecky
Thom MathewsFreddy
Jonathan TerryCol. Glover
John KeefeJulian Garrison
Mitch PileggiSarge
Melinda ClarkeJulie Walker (as Mindy Clarke)
Miguel A. Núñez Jr.Spider
Clu GulagerBurt
Jana KramerKatie Williams
Sarah DouglasLt. Col. Sinclair
Linnea QuigleyTrash
Dana LeeStore Owner
Suzanne SnyderBrenda
Dana AshbrookTom Essex
John PhilbinChuckAll movies in chronological order
The Return of the Living DeadIn Louisville, Kentucky, two unlucky workers, Frank and Freddy, accidentally discover a dangerous military secret in a supply warehouse. Their mistake triggers a deadly gas leak, turning the dead into flesh-eating zombies who overrun the city.
As authorities struggle to cope, Frank and Freddy team up with their resourceful boss and a mysterious mortician. They must navigate the terrifying streets of their town, confronting the monsters and uncovering the source of the horrifying outbreak that has transformed Louisville into a nightmare.5.3Stream on
Return of the Living Dead Part IIA group of curious kids exploring an abandoned warehouse discover an ancient drum. Inside, they find a decaying corpse containing the deadly 2-4-5 Trioxin gas. When the children release the toxin, the town is plunged into chaos as the dead begin to rise. Now animated and driven by hunger, these corpses relentlessly hunt for the living.
Fear spreads as the townsfolk struggle to survive in a world overrun by the undead. The film explores themes of survival and desperation as the characters fight to protect their families and uncover the source of the Trioxin gas outbreak.
It's a suspenseful blend of horror, drama, and action, keeping viewers captivated until the very end.3.4Stream on
Return of the Living Dead IIIA young man consumed by guilt and grief after witnessing a disturbing experiment to revive the dead, decides to repeat the procedure himself following the tragic death of his girlfriend in a motorcycle accident. The film explores loss, grief, and the desperation to overcome death as he blends science with emotion to bring her back. He risks everything, facing chilling consequences and difficult choices when attempting to defy mortality. This suspenseful and heartbreaking story questions the limits of science and the nature of love when confronted with death.3.3Stream on
Return of the Living Dead: NecropolisA group of teenagers tries to save their friend from a powerful corporation, but their actions inadvertently unleash a wave of flesh-eating zombies.3.1Stream on
Return of the Living Dead: Rave to the GraveA student develops and distributes a drug called "Z." It has an unforeseen consequence: it reanimates the deceased as flesh-eating zombies. These zombies then cause widespread chaos at a Halloween party.3.1Stream on
