Return of the Living Dead: Necropolis
Return of the Living Dead: Necropolis

Return of the Living Dead: Necropolis

2005Movie88 minEnglish

In an attempt to rescue their friend from an evil corporation, a group of teenagers end up releasing a horde of bloodthirsty zombies.

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IMDb4.2/10
Director: Ellory ElkayemGenres: Horror, Comedy

Plot Summary

In this installment of the Return of the Living Dead series, a group of teenagers discover a secret military project involving reanimating the dead. The resurrected corpses, driven by an insatiable hunger for brains, escape their containment and wreak havoc on a nearby town. The survivors must band together to fight the ever-growing horde of zombies and find a way to stop them before they consume everyone.

Critical Reception

Return of the Living Dead: Necropolis was generally met with a negative reception from critics, who found it to be a weak entry in the series, lacking the creativity and humor of its predecessors. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with many finding the film to be uninspired and poorly executed.

What Reviewers Say

  • Lacks the charm and inventiveness of the original films.
  • Features uninspired zombie effects and a predictable plot.
  • Attempts at humor often fall flat, diminishing the horror elements.

Google audience: Audience reviews for Necropolis are scarce and generally negative, with many viewers expressing disappointment with the film's low production values and derivative storyline. It is frequently cited as one of the weaker entries in the franchise.

Fun Fact

The film was shot in Sofia, Bulgaria, and was one of two Return of the Living Dead sequels made back-to-back, with 'Necropolis' and 'Rave to the Grave' being released the same year.

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