Return of the Dead (2016) User Reviews

Best sequel that stays true to the original ROTLD

[ariemarie-97159 · 9/10 · 30 October 2017]

As I hoped. I finally found this searching the net...This indie was actually worth the watch! I've seen SO many zombie films on syfy that just flat out sucked with bad cgi and acting. I'm a big fan of "The Return of the living Dead" and from the beginning of this movie there are TONS of fun references to the original which made this feel well connected or part of the same universe as they say.

"Freddy" in this film is quite a bit different from the original but I think it works to having him a bit more comedic and serious at the same time. The black humor works well in this as it did in ROTLD. The zombies are more realistic staying true to ROTLD with little makeup. There's a scene almost identical to the first film where there are a dozen or so zombies standing in front of a paramedic van. It's a nice nod to ROTLD. You can't miss it and is actually one of the best scenes of the film. This is one of those movies you want to watch on Halloween or something. I'd encourage anyone who hasn't seen this to watch the original first than this. The only negatives I had were that it should of been a little longer and maybe more gore? And why did they have the Freddy guy Smoke SO MUCH! lol - I think it was over the top but it's supposed to be an 80's type inspired film so I guess it's OK ha.

Fun film!

[davelopez · 10/10 · 16 April 2016]

Really enjoyed this! Finally a sequel? Follow up? that takes the original return of the living dead serious! Many fans will appreciate it. The score really hyped up the film. The story is pretty good, and quite a few nods to the original with the warehouse incident and the barrel! I was geeked at how many Easter eggs were put in the film!! This was by far the best follow up to the franchise because it had a serious tone rather than the make fun of zombies like they did in "The Return of the living Dead: Part 2" I was bummed though that their were no cameos from any of the original characters...but like I said before..the Easter eggs were great and make up for that! If you're a fan of the original and 1980's horror..this is for you!!

80's Horror fans will love this!!

[gqjuice · 10/10 · 13 April 2016]

FINALLY got to see this movie after 2 years when it was first announced! It truly felt like George Romero meets "Fear the walking dead!" This is by far the best low budget indie zombie film I've seen in a very long time. The score is awesome and cinematically looks on point to some of the bigger budget films nowadays. The only downfall is that I wish it would of been longer. It ended and I wanted more. Here's hoping they follow up with a sequel or even prequel of some sort. For those that enjoyed the original "The Return of the living Dead" this might just be the follow up many have hoped for years..and there is a ton of Easter eggs!!