52 Weeks: Living High on Trioxin-5

As part of this year’s 52 Weeks of Halloween, I’ve chosen to spotlight sequels that either elevate their lineage or claw their way out of it entirely. Return of the Living Dead 3 is one such creature.

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12 Days in December: Musical Mayhem

Tonight’s winter wind carries a tune—sweet, sharp, and slick with the crimson sheen of the undead. For the the latest entry of 12 Days in December, for 31 Days of Halloween, allow me to present a most unexpected confection: a musical steeped in holiday cheer, drenched in blood, and buoyed by youthful longing…

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31 Days of Halloween: Return of the Living Dead

Return of the Living Dead (1985)******** (8 out of 10 stars) Director: Dan O’Bannon “Hey, these things don’t leak, do they.” “Return of the Living Dead” is a cult classic from 1985 that truly captures the spirit of its time. Directed by Dan O’Bannon, the film delivers an exhilarating experience, earning 8 out of 10…

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