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Return of the Living Dead Part II (1988)

R  89 min  -  Comedy | Horror   -  15 January 1988 (USA)
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Curious kids unearth the barrels that helped revive the dead of the first film, which proves the second time's an undead charm.

Director:

Ken Wiederhorn
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Michael Kenworthy Michael Kenworthy ...
Thor Van Lingen ...
Jason Hogan Jason Hogan ...
James Karen ...
Ed
Thom Mathews ...
Suzanne Snyder Suzanne Snyder ...
Marsha Dietlein ...
Hanala Sagal ...
Aerobics Instructor (as Suzan Stadner)
Jonathan Terry Jonathan Terry ...
Dana Ashbrook ...
Sally Smythe Sally Smythe ...
Allan Trautman ...
Don Maxwell Don Maxwell ...
George Crowley (Billy's Dad)
Reynold Cindrich Reynold Cindrich ...
Soldier
Philip Bruns Philip Bruns ...
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Storyline

In this first sequel to The Return of the Living Dead, a group of kids discover one of the drums containing a rotting corpse and release the 2-4-5 Trioxen gas into the air, causing the dead to once again rise from the grave and seek out brains. Written by Todd A. Bobenrieth <TAB146@PSUVM.EDU>  

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Plot Keywords:

Living Dead | Undead | Sequel | Army | Gore  | See more »

Taglines:

They're Back, And They're Not Happy! See more »

Genres:

Comedy | Horror

Parents Guide:

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Revenge of the Living Dead See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$6,200,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$4,576,000 (USA) (17 January 1988) (1467 Screens)

Gross:

$9,205,924 (USA)
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Company Credits

Production Co:

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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Ultra Stereo

Color:

Color (Metrocolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Trivia

At the end of the original VHS tape, there is a commercial for a number that you can call to order clothing from the movie. This was a limited time offer from the company Movie Tees. You could order a white tank top, a black or white t-shirt, and a black and white sweatshirt with 3-4 different designs. See more »

Goofs

Continuity: When Ed first looks at the corpse he's going to behead, the hair is matted, dirty, and covered in cobwebs. When he lifts the head to put it in the bag, the hair is loose and clean. See more »

Quotes

Joey: But they smell so good... so spicy...
Brenda: Take me!
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Soundtracks

"I'm The Man (Def/Uncensored Version)"
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