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!) and a generation of BRAAAAINS-loving fans.

Join AC and his undead panel of guests (Eric Anderson, Aaron Aubuchon, Kristy Jett, Tim Palace) as they celebrate 40 years of THE RETURN OF THE LIVING DEAD!
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ERIC ANDERSON was not allowed to watch horror movies as a kid and he is now making up for lost time with a vengeance. He works in a large urban public library and spends as much time outdoors as possible.

AARON AUBUCHON is a film professor and writer, and also an editor, director, motion graphics artist and producer. He is also co-host of the Discover the Horror podcast. https://discoverthehorror.com/

KRISTY JETT, faithful horror nerd of 40+ years, resides in Buffalo, NY and is the mother of nine cats. She remains now and forever the world's biggest fan of the film Popcorn (1991). 

TIM PALACE is a lifelong Chicago-based genre fan with a particular devotion to the horrific. A committed collector of physical media, Tim has amassed close to 13,000 titles he's excited to share with his new terror tyke Oliver.
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