Return of the Living Dead II (1988)
Return of the Living Dead: Part II (original title)Reference View | Change View
- R
- 1h 29min
- Comedy, Horror
- 15 Jan 1988 (USA)
- Movie
Curious kids unearth the barrels that previously helped revive the dead, which proves the second time's an undead charm.
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Awards:
- 3 nominations.
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Cast verified as complete
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Michael Kenworthy | ... |
Jesse Wilson
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| Thor Van Lingen | ... |
Billy
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Jason Hogan | ... |
Johnny
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| James Karen | ... |
Ed
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| Thom Mathews | ... |
Joey
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| Suzanne Snyder | ... |
Brenda
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| Marsha Dietlein | ... |
Lucy Wilson
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| Hanala Sagal | ... |
Aerobics Instructor
(as Suzan Stadner)
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Jonathan Terry | ... |
Colonel
(as Jonathon Terry)
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| Dana Ashbrook | ... |
Tom Essex
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Sally Smythe | ... |
Billy's Mom
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| Allan Trautman | ... |
Tarman
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| Don Maxwell | ... |
Billy's Dad
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Reynold Cindrich | ... |
Soldier
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| Philip Bruns | ... |
Doc Mandel
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| Mitch Pileggi | ... |
Sarge
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| Art Bonilla | ... |
Les
(as Arturo Bonilla)
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Terrence Riggins | ... |
Frank
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James McIntire | ... |
Officer
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| Larry Nicholas | ... |
Jesse's Double
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| Forrest J. Ackerman | ... |
Special Zombie
(as Forrest Ackerman)
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| Doug Benson | ... |
Special Zombie
(as Douglas Benson)
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David Eby | ... |
Special Zombie
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Nicholas Hernandez | ... |
Special Zombie
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| Derek Loughran | ... |
Special Zombie
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Annie Marshall | ... |
Special Zombie
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Richard Moore | ... |
Special Zombie
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Steve Neuvenheim | ... |
Special Zombie
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| Brian Peck | ... |
Special Zombie
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Eric Clarke | ... |
Zombie (uncredited)
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| Troy Fromin | ... |
Pot smoking army driver (uncredited)
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| Bobby Porter | ... |
Zombie Kid (uncredited)
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Robert Smithson | ... |
Zombie (uncredited)
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Dana Vitatoe | ... |
Zombie (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Ken Wiederhorn | ||
Written by
| Ken Wiederhorn | ... | (written by) |
Produced by
| Eugene C. Cashman | ... | executive producer |
| Tom Fox | ... | producer |
| William S. Gilmore | ... | co-producer |
Music by
| J. Peter Robinson | ||
Cinematography by
| Robert Elswit | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Charles Bornstein | ||
Editorial Department
| Lindsey Armstrong | ... | apprentice film editor |
| Jeanine Schaack | ... | apprentice film editor |
| Rose Anne Weinstein | ... | assistant editor |
Casting By
| Shari Rhodes | ||
Art Direction by
| Dale Allan Pelton | ||
Set Decoration by
| Suzette Sheets | ||
Makeup Department
| Brent Armstrong | ... | special makeup crew |
| Del Armstrong | ... | makeup supervisor |
| Karen Asano-Myers | ... | special makeup crew (as Karen Asano) |
| Camille Calvet | ... | special makeup crew |
| Craig Caton | ... | special makeup crew (as K. Craig Caton-Largent) |
| Lynn Del Kail | ... | hair stylist |
| Eric Fiedler | ... | special makeup crew |
| Steve Frakes | ... | special makeup crew |
| Chris Goehe | ... | special makeup crew |
| Kimberly A. Lee | ... | special makeup crew |
| Frank Charles Lutkus III | ... | special makeup crew (as Charles Lutkus) |
| Mark Maitre | ... | special makeup crew |
| Shawn McEnroe | ... | special makeup crew |
| June Myers | ... | special makeup crew |
| Kenny Myers | ... | special makeup creator |
| Joe Reader | ... | special makeup crew (as Joseph Reader) |
| Lisa Rocco | ... | special makeup crew (as Lisa Doering) |
| Tony Rupprecht | ... | special makeup crew |
| Andy Schoneberg | ... | special makeup crew (as Andy Shoneberg) |
| Dennis Schultz | ... | special makeup crew |
| Russell Seifert | ... | special makeup crew |
| Mike Smithson | ... | special makeup crew |
| Loren Soman | ... | special makeup crew |
| Michael Spatola | ... | special makeup crew |
| Lillian van Gorder | ... | special makeup crew |
| Douglas J. White | ... | special makeup crew (as Doug White) |
| Matt Marich | ... | foam technician (uncredited) |
| Thomas E. Surprenant | ... | special makeup effects technician (uncredited) |
Production Management
| Robin S. Clark | ... | production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Dino Castelli | ... | Director (documentary segment) |
| William M. Elvin | ... | first assistant director (as Bill Elvin) |
| Rodney Allen Hooks | ... | second assistant director |
Art Department
| Robert W. Henderson | ... | assistant art director (as Robert Henderson) |
| Nikita Knatz | ... | illustrator |
| Len Morganti | ... | storyboard artist |
| Michael Muhlfriedel | ... | lead man (as Mick Mulfriedel) |
| Claude F. Powell | ... | construction coordinator (as Claude Powell) |
| Laura Settlemier | ... | set dresser |
| Matt Springman | ... | property master |
| Ray Storey | ... | visual consultant (as Raymond G. Storey) |
| John Alvin | ... | poster artist (uncredited) |
| Tom Jung | ... | poster designer (uncredited) |
| Amy Ryder | ... | set dresser (uncredited) |
| Pete von Sholly | ... | storyboard artist (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Glenn E. Anderson | ... | sound mixer (as Glenn Anderson) |
| Bill W. Benton | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Craig A. Dellinger | ... | adr editor (as Craig Dellinger) |
| Leigh French | ... | looping coordinator |
| Dale Johnston | ... | supervising sound effects editor |
| James Koford | ... | sound effects editor (as Jim Koford) |
| William L. McCaughey | ... | re-recording mixer (as William McCaughey) |
| Tom Ruff | ... | a.d.r. mixer |
| Marty Stein | ... | sound effects editor |
| John J. Stephens | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Clancy T. Troutman | ... | sound effects editor (as Clancy Troutman) |
| James Utterback | ... | boom operator (as Jim Utterback) |
| Al Gomez | ... | foley mixer (uncredited) |
| Cathie Speakman | ... | sound editor (uncredited) |
| Clancy T. Troutman | ... | sound designer (uncredited) |
Special Effects by
| Eugene Crum | ... | special physical effects (as Geno Crum) |
| Terry D. Frazee | ... | special physical effects (as Terry Frazee) |
| Gene Grigg | ... | special physical effects |
Visual Effects by
| Charles Mcdonald | ... | visual effects animator |
Stunts
| Gary Lee Davis | ... | stunt coordinator (as Gary Davis) |
| Larry Nicholas | ... | stunt double |
| Jeff Habberstad | ... | stunt performer (uncredited) |
| William R. Perry | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| David Boyd | ... | first assistant camera |
| Stephen Crawford | ... | best boy |
| Lynn McAfee | ... | still photographer (as Lynn Davis McAfee) |
| Joe-Joe Presson | ... | second grip (as Joseph Presson) |
| John Savka | ... | key grip |
| Andy Sydney | ... | second assistant camera |
| John Zumpano | ... | gaffer |
| Kenny Christiansen | ... | electrician (uncredited) |
Casting Department
| Paula Gilmore | ... | extras casting |
| Stacey Rhodes | ... | casting assistant (as Stacy Resch) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Jule Emerson | ... | wardrobe: women |
| Robert Iannaccone | ... | wardrobe supervisor (as Bob Iannaccone) |
| Kelly O'Gurian | ... | wardrobe: men |
Location Management
| Steven Shkolnik | ... | location manager (as Steve Shkolnik) |
Music Department
| Kim Buie | ... | executive music coordinator: Island Records |
| David Chackler | ... | music supervisor: Sounds of Film Ltd. |
| John Elizalde | ... | music editor |
| Marty Wekser | ... | assistant music supervisor |
| Tom Boyd | ... | musician: oboe soloist (uncredited) |
| George Doering | ... | musician (uncredited) |
| Robert Fernandez | ... | music recording mixer (uncredited) |
| Vic Fraser | ... | music preparation (uncredited) |
| Vladimir Horunzhy | ... | composer: additional music (uncredited) |
| Lise Richardson | ... | assistant music editor (uncredited) |
| J. Peter Robinson | ... | conductor (uncredited) / scoring producer (uncredited) |
| Sidney Sax | ... | musician: violin solos (uncredited) / orchestra contractor (uncredited) |
| John Andrew Schreiner | ... | musician (uncredited) |
| James Thatcher | ... | musician: French horn (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Caroline Sax | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| D.J. Gardiner | ... | driver captain |
| Danny Naten | ... | driver co-captain |
| Moore Brian | ... | driver (uncredited) |
Additional Crew
| Jean Barash | ... | assistant to producers |
| Grant Gilmore | ... | production assistant |
| Ronald E. Hairston | ... | craft service (as Ron Hairston) |
| Linda Hassani | ... | assistant: Ken Wiederhorn |
| K.C. Hodenfield | ... | production assistant |
| Mark R. Lindsay | ... | sales representative (as Mark Lindsay) |
| Richard Lorenzana | ... | accountant |
| Susan Lorenzana | ... | assistant accountant |
| Derek Loughran | ... | creator: zombie movements |
| Lori June Moore | ... | stand-in |
| Stella Pacific | ... | school teacher (as Stella Pacifici) |
| Douglas W. Randall | ... | production assistant (as Doug Randall) |
| Fran Roy | ... | production administrator |
| Malka Youngstein | ... | production assistant |
| Craig Caton | ... | creature crew (uncredited) |
| Dale Allan Pelton | ... | production assistant (uncredited) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Lorimar Motion Pictures (1988) (United States) (theatrical)
- Cineplex Odeon Films (1988) (Canada) (theatrical)
- Columbia TriStar Film (1988) (West Germany) (theatrical)
- Roadshow Films (1988) (Australia) (theatrical)
- Lorimar Home Video (1988) (United States) (VHS)
- Lorimar Telepictures (1988) (United States) (tv) (syndication)
- Roadshow Home Video (1988) (Australia) (VHS)
- Laurenfilm (1989) (Spain) (theatrical) (as Lauren Films)
- CNR Video (1989) (Netherlands) (VHS)
- Guild Home Video (1989) (United Kingdom) (VHS)
- VCL Communications (1989) (West Germany) (VHS)
- Warner Home Vídeo (1989) (Brazil) (VHS)
- 4 Front Video (United Kingdom) (VHS)
- Artaire Films (2021) (Spain) (VOD)
- PolyGram Video (United Kingdom) (VHS)
- Sandrew Metronome Distribution (2005) (Finland) (DVD)
- Sandrew Metronome Norge (2005) (Norway) (DVD)
- Scream Factory (2018) (United States) (Blu-ray)
- TeleFutura (2003) (United States) (tv)
- Telemundo (2004) (United States) (tv)
- The Sci-Fi Channel (2000) (United States) (tv)
- Warner Bros. Television (1998) (United States) (tv) (syndication)
- Warner Home Video (1999) (United States) (VHS)
- Warner Home Video (2004) (Germany) (DVD)
- Warner Home Video (2004) (United States) (DVD)
Special Effects
- Howard Anderson Digital Effects (special optical effects)
Other Companies
- Completion Bond Company (completion bond)
- FotoKem (color)
- Howard Anderson Digital Effects (titles)
- Island Records (soundtrack)
- Lorimar Studios (re-recording studio)
- Otto Nemenz International (cameras and lenses)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
In this first sequel to The Return of the Living Dead, a group of kids discover one of the drums containing a rotting corpse and release the 2-4-5 Trioxen gas into the air, causing the dead to once again rise from the grave and seek out brains.
Written by Todd A. Bobenrieth |
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| Taglines | Just when you thought it was safe to be dead. See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $6,200,000 (estimated) |
| Opening Weekend United States | $4,576,000, 17 Jan 1988 |
| Cumulative Worldwide Gross | $840,846 |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | Thom Mathews disliked the sequel so much that he said the best part about making the film was the outstanding craft services. See more » |
| Goofs | (at around 1h 6 mins) In the church, when Brenda says, "Okay, take them baby," her mouth does not move. It also does not move when she screams immediately after. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Side by Side (1990). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Flesh To Flesh See more » |
| Quotes |
Joey:
I feel like we've been here before. You... Me... Them! See more » |