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Return of the Living Dead Part II

1988·Movie·R·89 min·6.4(684)

Just when you thought it was safe to be dead.

A group of kids discover one of the drums containing a rotting corpse and release the 2-4-5 Trioxin gas into the air, causing the dead to once again rise from the grave and seek out brains.

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Where to watch Return of the Living Dead Part II in United States

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About Return of the Living Dead Part II

Return of the Living Dead Part II is a 1988 English-language horror and comedy film directed by Ken Wiederhorn. The cast is led by Michael Kenworthy, Thor Van Lingen, Jason Hogan. It has a runtime of 1h 29m. Viewers rate it 6.4/10 across 700 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Hoopla, The Roku Channel, Tubi TV.

Return of the Living Dead Part II was produced by Greenfox and made in United States of America. It was released on January 15, 1988, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $6 million, it went on to gross $9 million worldwide.

Director
Ken Wiederhorn
Writers
Ken Wiederhorn
Release date
January 15, 1988
Original language
English
Age rating
R
Status
Released
Country
United States of America
Budget
$6 million
Box office
$9 million
Production
Greenfox
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Return of the Living Dead Part II cast & crew

Return of the Living Dead Part II was directed by Ken Wiederhorn and written by Ken Wiederhorn.

The cast features Michael Kenworthy as Jesse Wilson, Thor Van Lingen as Billy Crowley, Jason Hogan as Johnny, James Karen as Ed, Thom Mathews as Joey, and Suzanne Snyder as Brenda.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by J. Peter Robinson, cinematography is by Robert Elswit, and it was produced by Tom Fox and Eugene C. Cashman.

Is Return of the Living Dead Part II worth watching?

Return of the Living Dead Part II holds an audience score of 6.4/10 from 684 ratings, a solidly received horror films.

At 1h 29m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy horror and comedy, Return of the Living Dead Part II is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Return of the Living Dead Part II

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Cast of Return of the Living Dead Part II

Michael Kenworthy

Michael Kenworthy

Jesse Wilson

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Thor Van Lingen

Billy Crowley

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Jason Hogan

Johnny

James Karen

James Karen

Ed

Thom Mathews

Thom Mathews

Joey

Suzanne Snyder

Suzanne Snyder

Brenda

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Marsha Dietlein

Lucy Wilson

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Hanala Sagal

Aerobics Instructor

Jonathan Terry

Jonathan Terry

Col. Glover

Dana Ashbrook

Dana Ashbrook

Tom Essex

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Sally Smythe

Mildred Crowley

Allan Trautman

Allan Trautman

Tarman

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Return of the Living Dead Part II — FAQs

Where can I watch Return of the Living Dead Part II in United States?

Return of the Living Dead Part II is streaming on Hoopla, The Roku Channel, Tubi TV in United States.

Is Return of the Living Dead Part II on Hoopla?

Yes — Return of the Living Dead Part II is currently available on Hoopla in United States.

What language is Return of the Living Dead Part II in?

Return of the Living Dead Part II is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is Return of the Living Dead Part II?

Return of the Living Dead Part II runs 1 hours 29 minutes (89 minutes).

What is Return of the Living Dead Part II rated?

Return of the Living Dead Part II is rated R. It holds a 6.4/10 audience score from 684 ratings.

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