LOS ANGELES TIMES, Aug. 11, 1985 (an original vintage newspaper leaf from the Calendar section)  This offering consists of four complete pages (two double-sided sheets on one single leaf), serving as a rare piece of cinematic ephemera, highlighted by an original vintage print advertisement announcing the opening day release of  "THE RETURN OF THE LIVING DEAD" on one of the pages. (see images).

In addition to the featured movie ad, which captures the era's distinct theatrical promotional graphics and classic key art, the surrounding pages provide a fascinating snapshot of late 20th-century entertainment and pop culture. Printed on authentic newsprint with genuine vintage toning, this original leaf is not a modern reprint, making it an ideal piece for custom framing, film history display, or inclusion in a dedicated cinema memorabilia collection.

Own a rare slice of cinema history straight from the home of the entertainment industry

Background: The Return of the Living Dead (1985) stands as a landmark entry in cult horror cinema, uniquely blending gory body horror with punk rock energy and irreverent dark comedy. Beyond pioneering major zombie conventions—such as fast-moving, articulate ghouls and the iconic craving for "Brains!"—the film features famous moments like Linnea Quigley’s graveyard dance scene and Allan Trautman’s visceral performance as the slime-covered "Tarman" zombie. The movie is also highly notable among collectors for its media variations and rare release edits: due to complex music copyright disputes and home-video licensing issues, the original theatrical release included specific soundtrack tracks (like the synth score and songs by punk bands like The Damned) and distinct sound effects that were heavily altered, replaced, or altered across subsequent VHS, DVD, and early Blu-ray pressings. Uncut releases featuring the original 1985 theatrical audio mix, as well as scarce early distribution prints like the Thorn EMI / HBO Video VHS releases, have become sought-after rarity grails for physical media collectors seeking the authentic, unaltered punk-horror experience.