The Return of the Living Dead (1985)
An accidental military gas leak in a Kentucky warehouse reanimates the dead, triggering a localized outbreak that forces survivors to contend with an insatiable, agony-driven hunger while military prepares a nuclear containment solution.
All Releases
Domestic (100%)
$14,237,880
$14,237,880
International (–)
$11
$11
Worldwide
$14,241,362
$14,241,362
Domestic DistributorOrion Pictures
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Domestic Opening$4,403,169
Earliest Release DateAugust 16, 1985
(Domestic)
Running Time1 hr 31 min
GenresComedy
Horror
Sci-Fi
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By Release
| Release Group | Rollout | Markets | Domestic | International | Worldwide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Original Release | August 16, 1985 | Domestic, APAC | $14,237,880 | – | $14,240,787 |
| 2022 Re-release | September 1, 2022 | APAC | – | $11 | $575 |
By Region
| Domestic | # Releases | Lifetime Gross | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 1 | $14,237,880 | 4,638 |
| APAC | # Releases | Lifetime Gross | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | 1 | $11 | 9,193 |
