Return of the Living Dead, Punk Rock & BRAAAINS! - Xenomania 95

Some zombies want flesh. These ones want BRAAAINS!

This week, Xenomania resurrects The Return of the Living Dead (1985), Dan O'Bannon's outrageous blend of punk rock, black comedy, and undead mayhem.

Jon, Ryan, and Kearns revisit the unforgettable cast, legendary soundtrack, practical effects, and zombies that completely rewrite the rules established by George Romero.

We also unpack the legal controversy surrounding the troubled new sequel, debate whether this '80s cult classic still holds up, and dive into audience reviews, our final ratings, and Top Fives celebrating Dan O'Bannon's remarkable horror legacy.

Forty years later, is Return of the Living Dead still one of the greatest zombie movies ever made?

Turn up the punk rock. Stay out of the cemetery. And whatever you do, don't open the barrel.