Post by Valhalla Erikson on Oct 14, 2024 18:56:15 GMT
*"Do you wanna party!"* – a line that perfectly captures the wild, tongue-in-cheek energy of this 1980s cult classic. As someone who's never been all that into the zombie genre, *Return of the Living Dead* managed to surprise me. It’s one of the few films where I actually saw zombies as a genuine threat. Without spoiling too much, let me just say that if these zombies existed in *The Walking Dead* universe, humanity wouldn’t stand a chance. In fact, they’d probably be smart enough to let the humans wipe themselves out and just clean up the survivors.
The movie still holds up, especially when it comes to practical effects. I remember watching this as a kid and being terrified by the iconic Tar Man – that gruesome design haunted me for years. The practical effects and make-up from the 80s truly stand the test of time here.
What really stands out, though, is how this movie makes you root for characters you wouldn’t expect. Unlike *Texas Chainsaw Massacre*, where you're often left hoping the worst for certain characters, *Return of the Living Dead* flips the script. By the end, I found myself cheering for a gang of Punkers, something I never thought I'd do.
If you're feeling nostalgic and in the mood for a horror movie that doesn’t just rely on cheap scares but actually makes the zombies feel interesting and dangerous, *Return of the Living Dead* is a must-watch. It’s a classic in all the right ways.
A kick ass soundtrack is also a plus for this film
