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The Dead Zone, 1983

Starring: Christopher Walken, Brooke Adams, Tom Skerritt, Martin Sheen

Directed by: David Cronenberg

Written by: Jeffrey Boam

Language: English, Russian

Country: USA

Runtime: 103 min

MPAA Rating:

Rating:7.3

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The Dead Zone can be described as atmospheric and suspenseful. The plot revolves around changing the past or future, destiny, and supernatural abilities. The main genres are independent, thriller, and sci-fi. In terms of style, The Dead Zone involves twists and turns. In approach, it is serious. It is located in the USA. The Dead Zone takes place in the 1980s. It is based on a book. The movie has received attention for being an award winner and critically acclaimed. Note that The Dead Zone involves brief nudity, profanity, and violent content.

Summary of The Dead Zone

David Cronenberg's first foray into mainstream filmmaking is also one of his most satisfying pictures. Adapted from a Stephen King novel, it stars Christopher Walken as Johnny, a man who has been in a coma for five years and wakes up to realize that he can tell a person's fate just by touching them. Realizing that he can change the future as well, Johnny soon gets intervenes in a number of would-be tragedies. Consequently, he soon becomes famous for his gift, but he longs for his former life, when he still had his job, his fiancee, and a normal life. However, when he shakes hands with a future president of the US (Martin Sheen, in a wonderfully hammy performance) who could end up being the biggest mass murderer since Hitler, Johnny wrestles with what seems to be his destiny. Walken's bravura performance forms the soul of this excellent and touching thriller.

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Language:	English, Russian
Country:	USA
Release date:	21 October 1983
Runtime:	103 min

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Christopher Walken

as Johnny Smith

Brooke Adams

as Sarah Bracknell

Tom Skerritt

as Sheriff George Bannerman

Martin Sheen

as Greg Stillson

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The New York Times

A well-acted drama more eerie than terrifying, more rooted in the occult than in sheer horror. Full Review

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by: Janet Maslin

TV Guide

Arguably the best adaptation of a Stephen King novel. Full Review

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by: Staff (Not Credited)

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I really enjoyed this movie! Christopher Walken is great in a low key role without the usual ticks and quirks, and he's perfect for the role. In spite of this movie being a couple decades old, it doesn't feel like it. There's no terrible 80's music,... Read and rate it

30.March.2009
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by: Parker in MN
Parker in MN rated this movie10/10Must See

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