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Return of the Living Dead Part II (1988)
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15 January 1988 (USA) moreTagline:
Just when you thought it was safe to be dead. morePlot:
Curious kids unearth the barrels that helped revive the dead of the first film, which proves the second time's an undead charm. full summary | add synopsisAwards:
3 nominations moreNewsDesk:
(2 articles)
Lists of Doom XXX: Travis Miguel of Atreyu (From Fangoria. 26 October 2009, 7:18 AM, PDT)
Return Sequel? Revenge Of The Living Dead Graphic Novel!
(From Icons of Fright. 4 June 2008, 10:22 AM, PDT)
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Zombie massacre! more (101 total)Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Michael Kenworthy | ... | Jesse Wilson | |
| Thor Van Lingen | ... | Billy Crowley | |
| Jason Hogan | ... | Johnny | |
| James Karen | ... | Ed | |
| Thom Mathews | ... | Joey | |
| Suzanne Snyder | ... | Brenda | |
| Marsha Dietlein | ... | Lucy Wilson | |
| Suzan Stadner | ... | Aerobics Instructor | |
| Jonathan Terry | ... | Col. Glover | |
| Dana Ashbrook | ... | Tom Essex | |
| Sally Smythe | ... | Mildred Crowley (Billy's Mom) | |
| Allan Trautman | ... | Tarman | |
| Don Maxwell | ... | George Crowley (Billy's Dad) | |
| Reynold Cindrich | ... | Soldier | |
| Philip Bruns | ... | Doc Mandel |
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89 minCountry:
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1.85 : 1 moreSound Mix:
Ultra StereoCertification:
Denmark:16 | Italy:T (VHS rating) | Italy:VM14 (DVD rating) | Netherlands:16 | Australia:M | France:U | Norway:18 (video premiere) | UK:18 | USA:R | West Germany:18 (heavily cut) | Mexico:C | UK:15 (video rating) | Iceland:16 | Germany:18 | Finland:K-15 (2005)Fun Stuff
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Near the very end of the electrocution scene, a Michael Jackson impersonator zombie can be seen - a direct reference to his Thriller (1983) (TV) music video. moreGoofs:
Crew or equipment visible: Director Ken Wiederhorn's head can be seen when Billy jumps up on to the hood of the truck Jesse has crashed. moreSoundtrack:
Big Band B-Boy moreFAQ
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I still remember how I got into this movie. The VHS cover was very cheesy but at the same time it was intriguing. I remember avoiding this one until it was the last VHS on my local video store Horror shelf. When I rented it in the early 90's, I wasn't a bit disappointed but I forgot about it pretty soon.
Years after, I watched it on DVD and the memories are still fresh! This movie isn't better than the original but still has it's own good moments. Thom Matthews reprises his lead role and delivers a great performance. The direction is pretty good for the movie's standards and I must admit that this is a visually stunning low budgeter.
The ending is among the best of any zombie flicks for it's unique cheesiness and non-stop action.
Watch this sequel only for fun purposes, do not watch it as a straight Horror movie because it might disappoint you.