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Return of the Living Dead: Necropolis (2005): Cast & Ratings

Return of the Living Dead: Necropolis (2005) movie poster

Return of the Living Dead: Necropolis is a 2005 sci-fi horror film directed by Ellory Elkayem, starring Peter Coyote, Cory Hardrict and Jana Kramer. It runs 1 hour 28 minutes. IMDb users rate it 3.3/10.

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Return of the Living Dead: Necropolis (2005) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 28m (88 min)
Director
Ellory Elkayem
Genres
Sci-Fi , Horror , Comedy
Original language
English
Studio
Syfy
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Return of the Living Dead: Necropolis About?

The premise of Return of the Living Dead: Necropolis without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

A group of rebellious teenagers discover a clandestine research facility where the line between life and death is unclear. While attempting to free a friend held captive within, they unintentionally trigger the release of a ravenous horde of zombies. The teens must now fight to survive as the undead overrun their world, leading to a chaotic and violent struggle for survival.

Return of the Living Dead: Necropolis Themes & Keywords

· 29 tags
  • zombie horror
  • teenager
  • friend
  • group
  • evil
  • blood
  • punctuation in title
  • roman numbered sequel
  • numbered sequel
  • part of series
  • living dead
  • zombie violence
+17 more
  • undead
  • blood splatter
  • severed arm
  • poison gas
  • person on fire
  • gore
  • flamethrower
  • brain eating
  • bitten in the throat
  • child eaten
  • fourth part
  • hit by a car
  • grenade
  • dirt bike
  • decapitation
  • zombie
  • sequel
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Cast & crew

Return of the Living Dead: Necropolis Cast

Peter Coyote leads the cast, with Cory Hardrict and Jana Kramer. Directed by Ellory Elkayem; 10 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Ellory Elkayem

More films directed by Ellory Elkayem, best-rated first: Eight Legged Freaks, Without a Paddle: Nature’s Calling, Return of the Living Dead: Rave to the Grave and They Nest.

Full filmography
Ratings

Return of the Living Dead: Necropolis Reviews & Ratings

IMDb users rate Return of the Living Dead: Necropolis 3.3/10.

Plot

Return of the Living Dead: Necropolis Plot Summary

What happens in Return of the Living Dead: Necropolis from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 5-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

The story unfolds ten years after the catastrophic events of Return of the Living Dead 3, focusing on Charles Garrison, who embarks on a dangerous quest to Chernobyl, Ukraine—the site of the 1986 nuclear disaster. His mission? To retrieve the last six canisters of Trioxin 5, an extremely potent and lethal substance. Upon his arrival, he encounters two Russian sellers who direct him to an abandoned power station rumored to house the precious Trioxin. However, the situation escalates when one of the Russians inadvertently exposes himself to the toxic gas, turning him into a reanimated corpse. With no other option available, Charles is forced to take action, swiftly eliminating the zombie with a shot to the head.

Full summary

The whole story of Return of the Living Dead: Necropolis, scene by scene

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Videos

Return of the Living Dead: Necropolis Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Return of the Living Dead: Necropolis.

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Quiz

How Well Do You Know Return of the Living Dead: Necropolis?

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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Cars

Cars in Return of the Living Dead: Necropolis

20 cars on screen, including the Honda CR and the 1988 KTM 350 EXC.

All 20 cars
  • Honda CR in Return of the Living Dead: Necropolis Honda CR Main role
  • 1988 KTM 350 EXC in Return of the Living Dead: Necropolis 1988 KTM 350 EXC Main role
  • KTM unknown in Return of the Living Dead: Necropolis KTM unknown Main role
  • 1992 Hummer in Return of the Living Dead: Necropolis 1992 Hummer Important role
Details

Return of the Living Dead: Necropolis Also Known As

23 alternative titles, including “Return of the Living Dead 4: Necropolis” and “Le Retour des Morts Vivants : Necropolis”.

Also known as
  • Return of the Living Dead 4: Necropolis
  • Le Retour des Morts Vivants : Necropolis
  • Return of the Living Dead 4 - Necropolis
  • El Regreso de los Muertos Vivientes 4
  • A Volta dos Mortos Vivos 4: Necropólis
  • A Volta dos Mortos Vivos - Necropolis
  • 芝加哥打鬼4
  • バタリアン4
  • Battalion 4
  • El regreso de los muertos vivos 4
  • Return of the Living Dead IV: Necropolis
  • Le Retour des morts-vivants 4 : Necropole
+11 more
  • O Regresso dos Mortos-Vivos 4 - Necrópolis
  • Powrót Żywych Trupów 4
  • El regreso de los muertos vivientes: Necrópolis
  • Возвращение живых мертвецов 4: Некрополис
  • A Volta dos Mortos Vivos: Necrópolis
  • 바탈리언 4: 네크로폴리스
  • 活死人归来4:墓地
  • El Regreso de los Muertos Vivientes 4: Necrópolis
  • Le Retour des Morts-Vivants : Nécropole
  • Повернення живих мерців 4: Некрополь
  • ผีลืมหลุม กัดสยองถล่มเมือง

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FAQ

Return of the Living Dead: Necropolis FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, ratings and post-credit scenes of Return of the Living Dead: Necropolis, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Return of the Living Dead: Necropolis?

Return of the Living Dead: Necropolis runs 1 hour 28 minutes (88 minutes).

When was Return of the Living Dead: Necropolis released?

Return of the Living Dead: Necropolis was released on October 15, 2005.

Who directed Return of the Living Dead: Necropolis?

Return of the Living Dead: Necropolis was directed by Ellory Elkayem.

More films by Ellory Elkayem

Who is in the cast of Return of the Living Dead: Necropolis?

Return of the Living Dead: Necropolis stars Peter Coyote, Cory Hardrict and Jana Kramer, among 10 credited actors.

How is Return of the Living Dead: Necropolis rated?

Return of the Living Dead: Necropolis has 3.3/10 on IMDb and 52% on TMDB.

Does Return of the Living Dead: Necropolis have a post-credit scene?

No. Return of the Living Dead: Necropolis has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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