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Review of The Returned (2004) by Robbie Joe B — 21 Apr 2008

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Weirdest zombie movie I've ever seen. I like the concept though.

This review of The Returned (2004) was written by Robbie Joe B on 21 Apr 2008.

The Returned has generally received mixed reviews.

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