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January 15, 1988 - Return of the Living Dead Part II Premiered in Theaters

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On this day, January 15, 1988, the horror-comedy sequel Return of the Living Dead Part II premiered in theaters. Directed by Ken Wiederhorn, the film continued the mix of campy humor and zombie thrills that made the original a cult classic.

The movie follows a group of teens who accidentally unleash a toxic gas, reanimating the dead in a small town. With memorable zombie antics, practical effects, and a dose of 80s humor, the sequel leaned more into comedy than its predecessor, appealing to fans of lighter horror.

Fun Fact: Return of the Living Dead Part II featured a cameo from James Karen and Thom Mathews, reprising roles reminiscent of their characters from the first film.

Trivia Question: What was the name of the original 1985 Return of the Living Dead’s iconic punk rock anthem, performed by 45 Grave?
 
Yes they were both funny. All I remember is brains???
 
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