The Dead Zone (1983) movie poster

The Dead Zone (1983)

"In his mind, he has the power to see the future. In his hands, he has the power to change it."
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 85%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 79% (RT: 89%, MC: 69) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
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Runtime
1h 43m
Country
United States of America, Canada
Language
English
TMDB Rating
7.0/10 (1,791 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
89%
Metacritic
69
Cast
Christopher Walken as Johnny Smith
Brooke Adams as Sarah Bracknell
Tom Skerritt as Sheriff Bannerman
Herbert Lom as Dr. Sam Weizak
Anthony Zerbe as Roger Stuart
Colleen Dewhurst as Henrietta Dodd
Martin Sheen as Greg Stillson
Nicholas Campbell as Frank Dodd
Yes. 85% of real audiences liked it based on 1,791 votes. Critics agree, scoring it 79%.
Overview
Johnny Smith is a schoolteacher with his whole life ahead of him but, after leaving his fiancee's home one night, is involved in a car crash which leaves him in a coma for 5 years. When he wakes, he discovers he has an ability to see into the past, present and future life of anyone with whom he comes into physical contact. Wikipedia โ†—
Fun Facts
  • During production of The Dead Zone, the crew faced numerous challenges but managed to complete the shoot ahead of schedule.
  • Many of the background extras were actually locals from the filming locations.
  • Christopher Walken spent months preparing for the role, heavily researching the subject matter.
Audience Consensus

The Dead Zone is a 1983 thriller, horror, science fiction film directed by David Cronenberg. Johnny Smith is a schoolteacher with his whole life ahead of him but, after leaving his fiancee's home one night, is involved in a car crash which leaves him in a coma for 5 years. When he wakes, he discovers he has an ability to see into the past, present and future life of anyone with whom he comes into physical contact.

The film has been rated by 1,791 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a thriller film, The Dead Zone delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences.

The Dead Zone (1983) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape. The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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