Bob Clarke directed this classic film about a young man who dies in Vietnam, but then returns to his family because his mother wished he would come back.
A variation on "The Monkey's Paw" stars Richard Backus as Andy, the soldier who died for this country and now wants others to return the favor. John Marley is the father, Lynn Carlin is Andy's mother and Anya Ormsby is his sister.
When he comes home all he does is sit in his room and only ventures out at night to get the blood he needs to stay alive. The horrors of the returning dead is equal to the disintegrating family unit which the Vietnam war destroyed in the 70's. This film touches on all points and that is what makes it so effective.
The ending is a shocker, and one I will never forget. Bob Clark knew how to make effective films of any genre and it is a shame that a few years ago he was taken from us by an illegal alien who was driving drunk.
However, he left us a legacy of great films and this is one of the best horror films ever made. Recommended!!
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