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The Return of the Living Dead

Plot: When foreman Frank shows new employee Freddy a secret military experiment in a supply warehouse in Louisville, Kentucky, the two klutzes accidentally release a gas that reanimates corpses into flesh-eating zombies. As the epidemic spreads throughout the town, and the creatures satisfy their hunger in gory and outlandish ways, Frank and Freddy fight to survive with the help of their boss and a mysterious mortician
Release Date: Thursday, April 25 1985
39 years ago
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Cast

Portrait of Clu GulagerClu Gulager
Clu Gulager was
56 in The Return of the Living Dead
as 'Burt Wilson'.
Fri, Nov 16 1928 –
Fri, Aug 05 2022
Portrait of James KarenJames Karen
James Karen was
61 in The Return of the Living Dead
as 'Frank'.
Wed, Nov 28 1923 –
Tue, Oct 23 2018
Portrait of Don CalfaDon Calfa
Don Calfa was
45 in The Return of the Living Dead
as 'Ernie Kaltenbrunner'.
Sun, Dec 03 1939 –
Thu, Dec 01 2016
Portrait of Thom MathewsThom Mathews
Thom Mathews was
26 in The Return of the Living Dead
as 'Freddy'.
Fri, Nov 28 1958
Portrait of Miguel A. Núñez Jr.Miguel A. Núñez Jr.
Miguel A. Núñez Jr. was
20 in The Return of the Living Dead
as 'Spider'.
Tue, Aug 11 1964
Portrait of Beverly RandolphBeverly Randolph
Beverly Randolph was
20 in The Return of the Living Dead
as 'Tina'.
Mon, Aug 10 1964
Portrait of Brian PeckBrian Peck
Brian Peck was
24 in The Return of the Living Dead
as 'Scuz'.
Fri, Jul 29 1960
Portrait of Jonathan TerryJonathan Terry
Jonathan Terry was
>> in The Return of the Living Dead
as 'Colonel Glover'.
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Portrait of John PhilbinJohn Philbin
John Philbin was
24 in The Return of the Living Dead
as 'Chuck'.
Wed, Apr 27 1960
Portrait of Linnea QuigleyLinnea Quigley
Linnea Quigley was
26 in The Return of the Living Dead
as 'Trash'.
Tue, May 27 1958
Portrait of Jewel ShepardJewel Shepard
Jewel Shepard was
27 in The Return of the Living Dead
as 'Casey'.
Fri, Jan 03 1958
Portrait of Mark VenturiniMark Venturini
Mark Venturini was
24 in The Return of the Living Dead
as 'Suicide'.
Tue, Jan 10 1961 –
Wed, Feb 14 1996
Portrait of Cathleen CordellCathleen Cordell
Cathleen Cordell was
69 in The Return of the Living Dead
as 'Colonel's Wife'.
Fri, May 21 1915 –
Tue, Aug 19 1997
Portrait of Drew DeighanDrew Deighan
Drew Deighan was
28 in The Return of the Living Dead
as 'Paramedic #1'.
Mon, Jan 14 1957
Portrait of James DalesandroJames Dalesandro
James Dalesandro was
>> in The Return of the Living Dead
as 'Paramedic #2'.
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Portrait of John DurbinJohn Durbin
John Durbin was
>> in The Return of the Living Dead
as 'Radio Corpse #1'.
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Portrait of David BondDavid Bond
David Bond was
70 in The Return of the Living Dead
as 'Radio Corpse #2'.
Fri, Nov 13 1914 –
Sun, Apr 16 1989
Portrait of Bob LibmanBob Libman
Bob Libman was
>> in The Return of the Living Dead
as 'Tac Squad Captain'.
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Portrait of John Stuart WestJohn Stuart West
John Stuart West was
>> in The Return of the Living Dead
as 'Riot Cop #1'.
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Portrait of Michael CrabtreeMichael Crabtree
Michael Crabtree was
>> in The Return of the Living Dead
as 'Riot Cop #2'.
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Portrait of Ed KriegerEd Krieger
Ed Krieger was
38 in The Return of the Living Dead
as 'Riot Cop #3'.
Wed, Jan 01 1947 –
Wed, Dec 23 2020
Portrait of Robert CraigheadRobert Craighead
Robert Craighead was
>> in The Return of the Living Dead
as 'Cop #1'.
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Portrait of Paul CloudPaul Cloud
Paul Cloud was
>> in The Return of the Living Dead
as 'Cop #2'.
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Portrait of Derrick BriceDerrick Brice
Derrick Brice was
>> in The Return of the Living Dead
as 'Gunnery Sergeant'.
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Portrait of Leigh DrakeLeigh Drake
Leigh Drake was
39 in The Return of the Living Dead
as 'Dispatcher'.
Thu, Dec 13 1945
Portrait of Terry HoulihanTerry Houlihan
Terry Houlihan was
>> in The Return of the Living Dead
as 'Yellow Cadaver'.
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Portrait of Allan TrautmanAllan Trautman
Allan Trautman was
30 in The Return of the Living Dead
as 'Tarman'.
Sat, Jan 01 1955
Portrait of Robert J. BennettRobert J. Bennett
Robert J. Bennett was
>> in The Return of the Living Dead
as 'Headless Tarman (as Robert Bennett)'.
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Portrait of Jerome 'Daniels' ColemanJerome 'Daniels' Coleman
Jerome 'Daniels' Coleman was
>> in The Return of the Living Dead
as 'Legless Corpse'.
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Portrait of Cherry DavisCherry Davis
Cherry Davis was
>> in The Return of the Living Dead
as '½ Lady Corpse'.
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Crew

Portrait of Jules BrennerJules Brenner
Jules Brenner was
>> in The Return of the Living Dead
as 'Director of Photography'
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Portrait of Dan O'BannonDan O'Bannon
Dan O'Bannon was
38 in The Return of the Living Dead
as 'Screenplay, Director'
Mon, Sep 30 1946 –
Thu, Dec 17 2009
Portrait of Scott JavineScott Javine
Scott Javine was
>> in The Return of the Living Dead
as 'Second Assistant Director'
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Portrait of Josh KingJosh King
Josh King was
>> in The Return of the Living Dead
as 'Second Assistant Director'
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Portrait of David M. RobertsonDavid M. Robertson
David M. Robertson was
44 in The Return of the Living Dead
as 'First Assistant Director'
Wed, Jan 01 1941
Portrait of Clayton HartleyClayton Hartley
Clayton Hartley was
>> in The Return of the Living Dead
as 'Assistant Art Director'
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Portrait of Tom FoxTom Fox
Tom Fox was
>> in The Return of the Living Dead
as 'Producer'
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Portrait of Derek GibsonDerek Gibson
Derek Gibson was
39 in The Return of the Living Dead
as 'Executive Producer'
Sat, Jul 07 1945
Portrait of John DalyJohn Daly
John Daly was
47 in The Return of the Living Dead
as 'Executive Producer'
Fri, Jul 16 1937 –
Fri, Oct 31 2008
Portrait of Grahame JenningsGrahame Jennings
Grahame Jennings was
>> in The Return of the Living Dead
as 'Associate Producer'
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Portrait of Graham HendersonGraham Henderson
Graham Henderson was
>> in The Return of the Living Dead
as 'Co-Producer'
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Portrait of Robert GordonRobert Gordon
Robert Gordon was
>> in The Return of the Living Dead
as 'Editor'
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Portrait of Barbara PokrasBarbara Pokras
Barbara Pokras was
>> in The Return of the Living Dead
as 'Additional Editor'
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Portrait of Mark HelfrichMark Helfrich
Mark Helfrich was
>> in The Return of the Living Dead
as 'Additional Editor'
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Portrait of John PenneyJohn Penney
John Penney was
>> in The Return of the Living Dead
as 'Assistant Editor'
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Portrait of Emilie RobertsonEmilie Robertson
Emilie Robertson was
>> in The Return of the Living Dead
as 'Music Editor'
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Portrait of Julie FeinerJulie Feiner
Julie Feiner was
>> in The Return of the Living Dead
as 'Assistant Editor'
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Portrait of Dale JohnstonDale Johnston
Dale Johnston was
52 in The Return of the Living Dead
as 'Supervising Sound Editor'
Sat, Apr 08 1933 –
Tue, Oct 26 2004
Portrait of Adam JohnstonAdam Johnston
Adam Johnston was
>> in The Return of the Living Dead
as 'Assistant Sound Editor'
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Portrait of Matt CliffordMatt Clifford
Matt Clifford was
>> in The Return of the Living Dead
as 'Original Music Composer'
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Portrait of Robert RandlesRobert Randles
Robert Randles was
>> in The Return of the Living Dead
as 'Music Supervisor'
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Portrait of Gene HartlineGene Hartline
Gene Hartline was
>> in The Return of the Living Dead
as 'Stunts'
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Portrait of Ethan WayneEthan Wayne
Ethan Wayne was
23 in The Return of the Living Dead
as 'Stunts'
Thu, Feb 22 1962
Portrait of Bernie PockBernie Pock
Bernie Pock was
22 in The Return of the Living Dead
as 'Stunts'
Thu, Mar 28 1963 –
Wed, Jun 05 1996
Portrait of Joel KramerJoel Kramer
Joel Kramer was
27 in The Return of the Living Dead
as 'Stunts'
Tue, Sep 10 1957
Portrait of Spiro RazatosSpiro Razatos
Spiro Razatos was
>> in The Return of the Living Dead
as 'Stunts'
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Portrait of Brian J. WilliamsBrian J. Williams
Brian J. Williams was
29 in The Return of the Living Dead
as 'Stunts'
Sun, Dec 04 1955
Portrait of Chris CarpenterChris Carpenter
Chris Carpenter was
>> in The Return of the Living Dead
as 'Sound Re-Recording Mixer'
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Portrait of Erik CordErik Cord
Erik Cord was
>> in The Return of the Living Dead
as 'Stunts, Stunt Coordinator'
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Portrait of Russell StreinerRussell Streiner
Russell Streiner was
45 in The Return of the Living Dead
as 'Story'
Tue, Feb 06 1940
Portrait of Blair BurrowsBlair Burrows
Blair Burrows was
>> in The Return of the Living Dead
as 'Stunts'
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Portrait of Hank CaliaHank Calia
Hank Calia was
>> in The Return of the Living Dead
as 'Stunts'
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Portrait of Allan A. AponeAllan A. Apone
Allan A. Apone was
>> in The Return of the Living Dead
as 'Makeup Effects'
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Portrait of Ray WestRay West
Ray West was
>> in The Return of the Living Dead
as 'Sound Re-Recording Mixer'
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Portrait of Fernando CelisFernando Celis
Fernando Celis was
>> in The Return of the Living Dead
as 'Stunts'
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Portrait of John A. RussoJohn A. Russo
John A. Russo was
46 in The Return of the Living Dead
as 'Story'
Thu, Feb 02 1939
Portrait of Paula MoodyPaula Moody
Paula Moody was
33 in The Return of the Living Dead
as 'Stunts'
Thu, Dec 13 1951 –
Sun, Aug 12 2007
Portrait of Kenny MyersKenny Myers
Kenny Myers was
>> in The Return of the Living Dead
as 'Special Effects Makeup Artist'
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Portrait of Monty CoxMonty Cox
Monty Cox was
>> in The Return of the Living Dead
as 'Stunts'
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Portrait of Richard MallRichard Mall
Richard Mall was
>> in The Return of the Living Dead
as 'Key Grip'
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Portrait of Ron JudkinsRon Judkins
Ron Judkins was
>> in The Return of the Living Dead
as 'Sound Mixer'
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Portrait of Larry OdienLarry Odien
Larry Odien was
>> in The Return of the Living Dead
as 'Special Effects Makeup Artist'
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Portrait of Gene Warren Jr.Gene Warren Jr.
Gene Warren Jr. was
>> in The Return of the Living Dead
as 'Visual Effects Supervisor'
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Portrait of Julio MacatJulio Macat
Julio Macat was
>> in The Return of the Living Dead
as 'Assistant Camera'
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Portrait of Robin L. NealRobin L. Neal
Robin L. Neal was
>> in The Return of the Living Dead
as 'Key Makeup Artist'
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Portrait of Christena AlcornChristena Alcorn
Christena Alcorn was
>> in The Return of the Living Dead
as 'Script Supervisor'
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Portrait of Jesse TangoJesse Tango
Jesse Tango was
>> in The Return of the Living Dead
as 'Grip'
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Portrait of William StoutWilliam Stout
William Stout was
35 in The Return of the Living Dead
as 'Production Design'
Sun, Sep 18 1949
Portrait of Michael BennettMichael Bennett
Michael Bennett was
>> in The Return of the Living Dead
as 'Production Manager'
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Portrait of Robert JacksonRobert Jackson
Robert Jackson was
>> in The Return of the Living Dead
as 'Boom Operator'
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Portrait of Douglas J. WhiteDouglas J. White
Douglas J. White was
>> in The Return of the Living Dead
as 'Special Effects Makeup Artist'
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Portrait of Robert L. BlatmanRobert L. Blatman
Robert L. Blatman was
>> in The Return of the Living Dead
as 'Assistant Camera'
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Portrait of Dan MuscarellaDan Muscarella
Dan Muscarella was
>> in The Return of the Living Dead
as 'Color Timer'
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Portrait of Rudy RicciRudy Ricci
Rudy Ricci was
45 in The Return of the Living Dead
as 'Story'
Sun, Apr 14 1940 –
Thu, Mar 08 2012
Portrait of Gary JensenGary Jensen
Gary Jensen was
>> in The Return of the Living Dead
as 'Stunts, Stunt Coordinator'
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Portrait of Kim Robert KosckiKim Robert Koscki
Kim Robert Koscki was
20 in The Return of the Living Dead
as 'Stunts'
Sun, Sep 13 1964 –
Mon, Oct 20 2014
Portrait of Andreas CrawfordAndreas Crawford
Andreas Crawford was
>> in The Return of the Living Dead
as 'Grip'
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Portrait of Michael GastaldoMichael Gastaldo
Michael Gastaldo was
>> in The Return of the Living Dead
as 'Leadman'
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Portrait of Bob MinklerBob Minkler
Bob Minkler was
>> in The Return of the Living Dead
as 'Sound Re-Recording Mixer'
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Portrait of Kevin McCarthyKevin McCarthy
Kevin McCarthy was
>> in The Return of the Living Dead
as 'Special Effects'
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Portrait of Ken KaufmanKen Kaufman
Ken Kaufman was
>> in The Return of the Living Dead
as 'Set Decoration'
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Portrait of Robert LucasRobert Lucas
Robert Lucas was
>> in The Return of the Living Dead
as 'Set Decoration'
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Portrait of Stanzi StokesStanzi Stokes
Stanzi Stokes was
>> in The Return of the Living Dead
as 'Casting'
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Portrait of Rory FlynnRory Flynn
Rory Flynn was
>> in The Return of the Living Dead
as 'Still Photographer'
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Portrait of Pete KleinowPete Kleinow
Pete Kleinow was
>> in The Return of the Living Dead
as 'Visual Effects Supervisor'
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Portrait of Timothy 'Guido' MagaraciTimothy 'Guido' Magaraci
Timothy 'Guido' Magaraci was
>> in The Return of the Living Dead
as 'Electrician'
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Portrait of David ZellittiDavid Zellitti
David Zellitti was
>> in The Return of the Living Dead
as 'Stunts'
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Portrait of Ray SanigerRay Saniger
Ray Saniger was
>> in The Return of the Living Dead
as 'Stunts'
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Portrait of Sara Lee WadeSara Lee Wade
Sara Lee Wade was
>> in The Return of the Living Dead
as 'Set Dresser'
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Portrait of Barbara BenzBarbara Benz
Barbara Benz was
>> in The Return of the Living Dead
as 'Property Master'
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Portrait of Karen Altman MorgensternKaren Altman Morgenstern
Karen Altman Morgenstern was
32 in The Return of the Living Dead
as 'Production Coordinator'
Thu, Jan 01 1953
Portrait of Richard PadgettRichard Padgett
Richard Padgett was
>> in The Return of the Living Dead
as 'Transportation Coordinator'
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Portrait of Byron QuisenberryByron Quisenberry
Byron Quisenberry was
43 in The Return of the Living Dead
as 'Stunts'
Thu, Mar 26 1942 –
Fri, Aug 04 2017
Portrait of Ralph GarrettRalph Garrett
Ralph Garrett was
>> in The Return of the Living Dead
as 'Stunts'
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Portrait of Robert HowlandRobert Howland
Robert Howland was
>> in The Return of the Living Dead
as 'Art Direction'
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Portrait of John GillespieJohn Gillespie
John Gillespie was
>> in The Return of the Living Dead
as 'Stunts'
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Portrait of Vivian HengstelerVivian Hengsteler
Vivian Hengsteler was
>> in The Return of the Living Dead
as 'Negative Cutter'
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Portrait of William MunnsWilliam Munns
William Munns was
>> in The Return of the Living Dead
as 'Makeup Effects'
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Portrait of Bob StephensBob Stephens
Bob Stephens was
>> in The Return of the Living Dead
as 'Stunts'
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Portrait of Ronald J. Pure Jr.Ronald J. Pure Jr.
Ronald J. Pure Jr. was
>> in The Return of the Living Dead
as 'Electrician'
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Portrait of Ed NielsenEd Nielsen
Ed Nielsen was
>> in The Return of the Living Dead
as 'Camera Operator'
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Portrait of Frederick B. Van BruntFrederick B. Van Brunt
Frederick B. Van Brunt was
>> in The Return of the Living Dead
as 'Assistant Property Master'
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Portrait of Marty CarrilloMarty Carrillo
Marty Carrillo was
>> in The Return of the Living Dead
as 'Best Boy Electric'
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Portrait of Lucien JervisLucien Jervis
Lucien Jervis was
>> in The Return of the Living Dead
as 'Casting Assistant'
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Portrait of Gardner DoolittleGardner Doolittle
Gardner Doolittle was
>> in The Return of the Living Dead
as 'Stunts'
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Portrait of Yvette BlissYvette Bliss
Yvette Bliss was
>> in The Return of the Living Dead
as 'Makeup Artist'
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Portrait of Pattison NewberryPattison Newberry
Pattison Newberry was
>> in The Return of the Living Dead
as 'Set Medic'
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Portrait of Lesley LevinLesley Levin
Lesley Levin was
>> in The Return of the Living Dead
as 'Assistant Costume Designer'
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Portrait of Craig CatonCraig Caton
Craig Caton was
>> in The Return of the Living Dead
as 'Special Effects Makeup Artist'
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Portrait of Richard LorenzanaRichard Lorenzana
Richard Lorenzana was
>> in The Return of the Living Dead
as 'Production Accountant'
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Portrait of Bob McCarthyBob McCarthy
Bob McCarthy was
53 in The Return of the Living Dead
as 'Special Effects Supervisor, Special Effects'
Tue, May 26 1931 –
Sun, Oct 31 1999
Portrait of Wendy HoganWendy Hogan
Wendy Hogan was
>> in The Return of the Living Dead
as 'Makeup & Hair'
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Portrait of Robert M. AmerianRobert M. Amerian
Robert M. Amerian was
>> in The Return of the Living Dead
as 'Gaffer'
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Portrait of Michael CarrMichael Carr
Michael Carr was
>> in The Return of the Living Dead
as 'Stunts'
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Portrait of Bruce W. MorganBruce W. Morgan
Bruce W. Morgan was
>> in The Return of the Living Dead
as 'Stunts'
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Portrait of Tony RupprechtTony Rupprecht
Tony Rupprecht was
>> in The Return of the Living Dead
as 'Special Effects Makeup Artist'
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Portrait of Belinda VidaurriBelinda Vidaurri
Belinda Vidaurri was
>> in The Return of the Living Dead
as 'Production Secretary'
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Portrait of Alexander HendrieAlexander Hendrie
Alexander Hendrie was
>> in The Return of the Living Dead
as 'Location Manager'
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