The Returning(1983)
A curse born after a thousand years... ...coming for revenge!
The Returning Synopsis
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.
The Returning (1983) is a horror and mystery film directed by Joel Bender, released on January 1, 1983 with a runtime of 1h 30m. It stars Susan Strasberg, Gabriel Walsh, Victor Arnold and Ruth Warrick. Viewers rate it 4.4 out of 10 across 4 ratings.
- Director:
- Joel Bender
- Writers:
- Patrick Nash
- Producers:
- Sally Faile, Patrick Dillon
- Cinematographer:
- Oliver Wood
- Composer:
- Harry Manfredini
- Production:
- Willow Productions Company
- Status:
- Released
The Returning Cast & Crew
Main cast
Susan Strasberg
as Sybil Ophir
- Gabriel Walsh
Gabriel Walsh
as John Ophir
Victor Arnold
as Al Lyons
Ruth Warrick
as Grace
H.E.D. Redford
as Mr. Rizer
- Mostea Oshley
Mostea Oshley
as Medicine Man
Rick Barker
as Spikee
- Logan Field
Logan Field
as Jimmy the Bartender
- Jay Bernard
Jay Bernard
as Mr. Lyons
- Yvonne Robertson
Yvonne Robertson
as Mrs. Lyons
- Lucius M. Ward
Lucius M. Ward
as Dr. Norton
- Max Golightly
Max Golightly
as Mr. James
Key crew
Directed by Joel Bender, written by Patrick Nash, produced by Sally Faile and Patrick Dillon.
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The Returning Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.4/10 from 4 ratings.
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The Returning – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Returning online?
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Who stars in The Returning?
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The main cast of The Returning (1983) includes Susan Strasberg, Gabriel Walsh, Victor Arnold, Ruth Warrick and H.E.D. Redford. The film was directed by Joel Bender. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Returning released?
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The Returning was released on January 1, 1983 and runs for 1h 30m.
Is The Returning worth watching?
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The Returning (1983) holds an average rating of 4.4 out of 10 from 4 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy horror and mystery films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.