Draft:Return of the Living Dead (2025 film)
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| Return of the Living Dead | |
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| Directed by | Steve Wolsh |
| Written by | Steve Wolsh |
Production company | Living Dead Media |
| Distributed by | WithAnO Productions |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Return of the Living Dead is an upcoming American horror film serving as a direct sequel to The Return of the Living Dead (1983), and the sixth entry overall its eponymous franchise. The film will be written and directed by Steve Wolsh. It will be released in the 2025 Christmas season.
Premise
[edit]Taking place 18 months after the events at the UNEEDA Warehouse in Louisville, KY, a new Trioxin 2-4-5 leak puts a small Pennsylvania town on the brink of a zombie outbreak during Christmas, 1985.[1]
— WithAnO Productions
Production
[edit]In December 2024, Living Dead Media revealed a teaser trailer announcing the development of a direct sequel to the 1983 film The Return of the Living Dead, simply titled Return of the Living Dead; filmmakers attached include Living Dead Media's CEO Steve Wolsh as writer and director, Christopher W. Fox (son of original Return producer Tom Fox) as executive producer, and Tony Gardener as makeup effects designer.[1][2][3] Additionally, the film's teaser and production is commited to not use computer-generated elements or green-screen, opting to use practical effects and shoot on location.[2][3] Due to a rights lawsuit prior to development, the film would not contain characters from the previous installment, with the exception of the "Tarman" zombie.[3][4]
Release
[edit]Return of the Living Dead is set to release on December 2025, by WithAnO Productions.[1][2][3]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c WithAnO Productions (December 13, 2024). "RETURN OF THE LIVING DEAD (2025) | Official Announcement Teaser". YouTube. Google Inc. Retrieved December 20, 2024.
- ^ Squires, John (December 16, 2024). "'Trash's Revenge' – Linnea Quigley Announces Her Own 'Return of the Living Dead' Sequel". Bloody Disgusting. Retrieved December 20, 2024.
