Is Return of the Living Dead on Netflix?

Return of the Living Dead is a 1985 American horror-comedy zombie film written and directed by Dan O’Bannon. The film is a b-movie classic that combines comedy, horror, and tension in a unique way.

It was the first zombie movie to feature fast-moving zombies, and it spawned several sequels. The film stars Clu Gulager, James Karen, Don Calfa, and Thom Mathews as a group of people who accidentally release toxic gas from a military facility that reanimates corpses into flesh-eating zombies.

The plot revolves around the protagonists accidentally releasing a toxic gas from the medical facility where they work. When they realize what has happened, they must band together to survive the night and keep the zombies contained.

Along the way, they encounter an array of colorful characters including an old mortician (Calfa) who dispenses advice on how to deal with the undead menace. The movie also has some memorable quotes including “Send more paramedics!”

The movie spawned four direct sequels – Return of the Living Dead Part II (1988), Return of the Living Dead III (1993), Return of the Living Dead: Necropolis (2005) and Return of the Living Dead: Rave from the Grave (2009). It also inspired numerous other zombie films such as 28 Days Later and Zombieland.

Return of the Living Dead is widely regarded as one of greatest zombie films ever made and one that helped define modern zombie films. It was also successful at box office despite its low budget when it was released in 1985.

Unfortunately, Return of the Living Dead is not currently available on Netflix. However, it can be found streaming on Amazon Prime Video or video-on-demand services like iTunes or Google Play Movies & TV for rent or purchase.

In conclusion, Return of the Living Dead is an iconic horror-comedy that helped define modern zombie films but unfortunately is not currently available on Netflix for streaming.