Return of the Living Dead III (1993): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
Return of the Living Dead III is a 1993 horror film directed by Brian Yuzna, starring Sarah Douglas, James T. Callahan and Mike Moroff. It runs 1 hour 37 minutes and earned $54,207 worldwide. Critics gave it 47 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.9/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 37m (97 min)
- Director
- Brian Yuzna
- Genre
- Horror
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Trimark Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Return of the Living Dead III About?
The premise of Return of the Living Dead III without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A teenager's attempt to cheat death backfires when his actions unleash a dangerous military experiment, bringing his girlfriend back to life as one of the undead. Now, faced with a rapidly growing horde of the reanimated, he must find a way to contain the escalating crisis and confront the terrifying consequences of his desperate attempt to overcome mortality.
Return of the Living Dead III Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- zombie
- sequel
- living dead
- self mutilation
- tragic ending
- motorcycle crash
- military base
- father son relationship
- boyfriend girlfriend relationship
- body mutilation
- undead
- female nudity
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- nudity
- self harm
- addiction
- death of a friend
- human turns into monster
- exposed brain
- death of a loved one
- body horror
- human experimentation
- torture
- mad scientist
- dehumanization
- craving
- teen sex
- running away
- coin
- vagrant
- reference to new orleans
- robbery
- gun
- storekeeper
- convenience store
- arcade game
- bitten on the arm
- bitten by a zombie
- exposed spine
- involuntary experiment subject
- military experiment
- experiment gone wrong
- experimental weapon
- biological experiment
- unethical experiment
- finger bitten off
- biohazard
- gas
- exoframe
- cruelty
- carelessness
Return of the Living Dead III Cast
Sarah Douglas leads the cast, with James T. Callahan and Mike Moroff. Directed by Brian Yuzna; 10 actors are credited in all.
- Director Brian Yuzna
Also Starring in Return of the Living Dead III
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More films directed by Brian Yuzna, best-rated first: Society, Bride of Re-Animator, Amphibious Creature of the Deep and Beneath Still Waters.
Return of the Living Dead III Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Return of the Living Dead III 47 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.9/10.
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IMDb 5.9 /10
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Metacritic 47 Metascore
User score 5.9
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TMDB 66% User score
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Return of the Living Dead III Plot Summary
What happens in Return of the Living Dead III from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Teenager Curt Reynolds steals his father’s security key card, embarking on an adventure with his girlfriend, Julie. Their exploration leads them to the military base where Curt’s father, Colonel John Reynolds alongside Col. Peck and Lt. Col. Sinclair, supervises a shocking experiment involving a deceased body exposed to 2-4-5 Trioxin gas, resulting in its reanimation as a zombie. The military envisions using these creatures as combat units, but quickly discovers their uncontrollable nature, driven by an insatiable hunger for human brains.
Full summary
The whole story of Return of the Living Dead III, scene by scene
Return of the Living Dead III Box Office
Return of the Living Dead III grossed $54,207 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$54.2K
- US & Canada
- $54.2K
Return of the Living Dead III Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Return of the Living Dead III.
How Well Do You Know Return of the Living Dead III?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is the name of the gas used to reanimate the dead in the military experiment?
Cars in Return of the Living Dead III
8 cars on screen, including the 1973 Chevrolet Chevy Van and the 1979 Dodge St. Regis.
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AM General M-35 Minor role
Return of the Living Dead III Also Known As
30 alternative titles, including “Return of the Living Dead 3” and “El regreso de los muertos vivientes 3”.
- Also known as
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- Return of the Living Dead 3
- El regreso de los muertos vivientes 3
- A Volta dos Mortos Vivos 3
- 生人回避3
- 芝加哥打鬼3
- バタリアン リターンズ
- Battalion Returns
- Mortal Zombie
- O Regresso dos Mortos Vivos III: Experiência Maldita
- Завръщането на живите мъртви III
- Le retour des morts-vivants 3
- Il ritorno dei morti viventi 3
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- Battalion 3
- Experiência Maldita
- El regreso de los muertos vivos 3
- La revancha de los muertos vivientes
- El retorn dels morts vivents 3
- Návrat živé smrti 3
- 活死人归来3
- Return of the Living Dead Part III
- El regreso de los muertos vivientes 3 (Mortal Zombie)
- Powrót Żywych Trupów 3
- Az élőholtak visszatérnek 3.
- 바탈리언 3
- Návrat živé smrti III
- Возвращение живых мертвецов 3
- Yaşayan Ölülerin Dönüşü 3
- Завръщането на живите мъртви 3
- Повернення живих мерців III
- ผีลืมหลุม 3
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Return of the Living Dead III FAQ: Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Return of the Living Dead III, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Return of the Living Dead III?
Return of the Living Dead III runs 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).
When was Return of the Living Dead III released?
Return of the Living Dead III was released on October 29, 1993.
Who directed Return of the Living Dead III?
Return of the Living Dead III was directed by Brian Yuzna.
More films by Brian Yuzna Who is in the cast of Return of the Living Dead III?
Return of the Living Dead III stars Sarah Douglas, James T. Callahan and Mike Moroff, among 10 credited actors.
How much did Return of the Living Dead III make at the box office?
Return of the Living Dead III grossed $54,207 worldwide.
How is Return of the Living Dead III rated?
Return of the Living Dead III has 5.9/10 on IMDb, 47 on Metacritic and 66% on TMDB.
Does Return of the Living Dead III have a post-credit scene?
No. Return of the Living Dead III has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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