The Return Of The Living Dead - Collector's Edition [4K UHD + Blu-ray]
[{'review_meta': 'Reviewed in the United States on July 4, 2018', 'review_star': 'a-icon a-icon-star a-star-5 review-rating', 'review_body': "Perhaps the funniest, scariest, goriest, and sexiest zombie film ever made. The knuckleheads who started the whole disaster are like the two stooges. A funny couple of blundering dunderheads. great-looking zombies and I believe this was the introduction of the myth of zombies being fond of brains. Too bad the sequels couldn't have followed in the footsteps of this masterpiece, but then again how can anyone duplicate the sexiest graveyard dance and the sexiest zombie - the great Trash. They don't make 'em like this anymore."}, {'review_meta': 'Reviewed in the United States on January 26, 2019', 'review_star': 'a-icon a-icon-star a-star-5 review-rating', 'review_body': 'A raggedy, tar-dripping ghoul flailing around like an undead Scarecrow from the Wizard of Oz. Punks and squares alike bopping off zombie heads with baseball bats. Linnea Quigley strutting through a cemetery absolutely buck naked. Good golly do they not make zombie movies like this anymore.\n\nIt\'s funny, nihilistic, and definitely ghoulish. Even when its effects budget wore a little thin (let\'s be honest: some of the "zombies" are just disheveled dudes), the movie puts its efforts where it counts. What starts off as a pretty goofy zombie comedy then quickly, insidiously, and marvelously escalates into a bleak neverendng nightmare.\n\n"SEND MORE COPS."'}, {'review_meta': 'Reviewed in the United States on October 12, 2018', 'review_star': 'a-icon a-icon-star a-star-5 review-rating', 'review_body': 'I first saw this as a teen a couple years after it came out, probably on HBO or Cinemax in the late \'80s. I remember loving it then and being shocked by how graphic it was (specifically an actress spending most of the movie completely nude) though over time I only vividly recall three things, Linnea Quigley naked, the terrifying tar creature saying "Brains?" and the chilling final freeze frame. Its mix of dark humor and horror was the main inspiration for my script Deathguard, currently in development. I was delighted in watching it again last night to see that it holds up extremely well. It\'s an extraordinary film because while it has humor and parody it\'s also almost unbelievably relentless, grim and legitimately scary. After the beautifully written and humorous opening scene, the movie never lets up. You get maybe a 30-second breather in the middle to catch your breath in the crematorium where you think humans MIGHT have gained the upper hand, and then all hell really breaks loose. I suspect that the director/writer, the great Dan O\'Bannon, was taking out his frustrations, perhaps about his career or personal life or maybe Hollywood in general, in this story because it seethes with anger over the lazy stupidity of human beings. Yet because the writing is so strong they are still three-dimensional characters with a strong will to live. That is in most cases their only redeeming characteristic. And that is what marks this film more than anything, how frantic the characters are to beat the zombies against seemingly impossible odds. Much of this is thanks to the first-rate performances of three middle-aged actors, Clu Galagher, James Karen, and Don Calfa (looking remarkably like Peter Lorre) who bring almost Shakespearean intensity and conviction to their roles. One could argue that by breaking all the zombie "rules" established in Night of the Living Dead such as making them fast, able to talk and reason and scheme, AND not get killed by a shot or stab to the brain, they are TOO invincible, but I think TROTLD just wants to go for broke here and make a zombie movie that would be hard to top. Roughly 30 years and probably 300 + zombie movie and TV shows later I\'d say it more than succeeded.'}, {'review_meta': 'Reviewed in the United States on July 24, 2017', 'review_star': 'a-icon a-icon-star a-star-5 review-rating', 'review_body': 'I must say as a scream factory fan . This is a true experience for fans of this fantastic film . I seen this film in the theater as a kid and was FLOORED . Scream factory gives the fans a total look into EVERYTHING!!! The transfers is fantastic and the extras beyond fantastic. Every fan of this film needs to have this in their collection period!! Enjoy😉'}, {'review_meta': 'Reviewed in the United States on September 2, 2020', 'review_star': 'a-icon a-icon-star a-star-5 review-rating', 'review_body': 'This movie was a big surprise when it came out in the 80\'s. It was a new take on the classic "Dead" theme that added an 80s look and sound. The Flesh Eaters are Fast and have some intelligence. "Send more Paramedics". The SFX were great for the time and budget. Certainly worth the price of admission.\nThe Shout Factory Release is top tier as always. Loaded with fun extras and great picture quality and sound. Make Sure you get the Shout Factory version. (you may have to add "Shout" to your search string to get it to show up.\nSluggo'}, {'review_meta': 'Reviewed in the United States on December 15, 2021', 'review_star': 'a-icon a-icon-star a-star-5 review-rating', 'review_body': "Why this never won any Academy Awards I will NEVER understand! This should be on the AFI's Top 100 films of all time. Superior acting, the musical score is amazing the story was well written. I could watch it again and again!\n\nIt's a timeless treasure of cinematic perfection!"}, {'review_meta': 'Reviewed in the United States on December 19, 2021', 'review_star': 'a-icon a-icon-star a-star-5 review-rating', 'review_body': "I first watched this movie when I was 8 and knew right away that this. This is what a zombie movie was supposed to be. It has everything you picture a zombie movie having. I get that the special effects are quite outdated but you got to understand that this movie came out more than two decades ago. And that when it came out, there were only a few other zombie movies to compare it to. I'm pretty sure this film heavily influenced most zombie movies today. Even the score is 100. It needs more credit and appreciation for sure."}, {'review_meta': 'Reviewed in the United States on March 15, 2020', 'review_star': 'a-icon a-icon-star a-star-5 review-rating', 'review_body': "This is probably my favorite zombie flick. I am just loving the work and love that Shout Factory puts into my favorite genrr, horror, everything Shout is Pitt into 80s horror is just perfect in every way. Lots of extras, beautiful HD transfer and I don't know what else to say except keep it up Shout. This is the best I have ever seen ROTLD IT'S almost like watch it for the first time. I wish I could give more stars"}, {'review_meta': 'Reviewed in the United States on November 19, 2020', 'review_star': 'a-icon a-icon-star a-star-5 review-rating', 'review_body': 'paid 20 bucks for it, now it goes for 200! devoured it as soon as it arrived, looks amazing and filled with Scream factory extras\nlike the old saying goes\n"early undead gets the brains. Snooze you lose, and go hungry"'}, {'review_meta': 'Reviewed in the United States on November 25, 2020', 'review_star': 'a-icon a-icon-star a-star-5 review-rating', 'review_body': "I'm a sucker for zombie films, I have and always will be. This is hands down my favorite zombie film of all time. The Return of The Living Dead manages to mix horror, comedy, and suspense together making it just right. I'm so thrilled that Shout Factory released this amazing collector's edition. It has a ton of special features and a really cool reversible cover. I'm pleased to add this movie to my collection."}]