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Release Year1983
Runtime1h 30m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresHorror, Mystery
Votes4
DirectorJoel Bender
WritersPatrick Nash
TypeFeature Film
Rating4.4 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Returning
About The Returning
Two different men are possessed by spirits of Native Americans after they separately wander into a sacred burial ground. When John and Sybil come home with their son after a trip to the Mojave Desert, they bring an unusual stone back as a memento of the trip. The stone seems to cause strange noises and other horrible inexplicable phenomena.
Directed by Joel Bender, The Returning leans on a strong ensemble — Susan Strasberg, Gabriel Walsh, Victor Arnold — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about horror titles of 1983.
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