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Today August 16, 1985: The Return of the Living Dead Hits Theaters

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On this day August 16, 1985, the horror-comedy film The Return of the Living Dead was released, quickly becoming a cult classic. Directed by Dan O’Bannon and starring Clu Gulager, James Karen, Thom Mathews, and Don Calfa, the film brought a fresh and irreverent twist to the zombie genre, blending humor with horror in a way that set it apart from its contemporaries.

With a modest budget of $4 million, the film went on to gross $14.2 million at the box office, proving its success despite being a genre film. The Return of the Living Dead is remembered for its unique take on zombies, introducing the concept of “brains” as their primary craving, and for its memorable punk rock soundtrack, which perfectly captured the rebellious spirit of the 80s.
 
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