When two bumbling employees at a medical supply warehouse accidentally release a military-grade toxic gas, it reanimates the deadÑand they’re hungry for brains. Chaos spreads as corpses rise from cemeteries, and a group of punks partying nearby gets caught in the madness. Directed by Dan O’Bannon (co-writer of Alien), The Return of the Living Dead is a wild fusion of horror and punk comedy, known for its irreverent tone, splattery gore, and iconic talking zombies. Unlike other undead tales, these creatures are fast, smart, and can’t be killed by destroying the brain. Fueled by a killer punk rock soundtrack and relentless energy, it’s a cult classic that helped redefine zombie cinema with a wicked grin and a mohawk.

Product features and 4K Ultra HD Limited Edition contents include a reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Orlando Arocena, a perfect-bound collector’s booklet featuring new writing on the film by Gary Smart and a preview of the forthcoming sequel comic Revenge of the Living Dead, and a double-sided fold-out poster featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Orlando Arocena.

Disc One presents the feature film in a 4K restoration from the original negative, with a 4K (2160p) Ultra HD Blu-ray presentation in Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible), original lossless mono audio plus DTS-HD MA 5.1 surround audio, optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing, and multiple audio commentaries featuring Dan O’Bannon, William Stout, cast members, fans, and filmmakers. Bonus features include archival interviews and featurettes covering the film’s origins, special effects, music, locations, design, and its place in 1980s horror, along with deleted scenes, theatrical trailers, and TV spots.

Disc Two, a limited edition exclusive Blu-ray, includes a high-definition presentation of the 2017 feature-length documentary about the making of the film with extensive cast and crew interviews, A Conversation with Dan O’Bannon: The Final Interview, deleted scenes from the documentary, Return of the Living Dead in 3 Minutes, and Resurrected Settings: The Filming Locations Today.

Note: The song "Dead Beat Dance" by The Damned has been replaced due to rights issues beyond the producers’ control.