This was outstanding, and ranks right up there for me, both in terms of Stephen King adaptations in general and Cronenberg's work in particular. It also houses one of my very favourite Christopher Walken performances. When I see Martin Sheen be such a jerk here, it both makes me realize where his son Charlie gets that side of his personality from and makes me fear, even though I'm Canadian, the fact that Donald…
In his mind, he has the power to see the future. In his hands, he has the power to change it.
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.
Top Cast
Christopher Walken
Johnny Smith
Brooke Adams
Sarah Bracknell
Tom Skerritt
Sheriff Bannerman
Herbert Lom
Dr. Sam Weizak
Anthony Zerbe
Roger Stuart
Colleen Dewhurst
Henrietta Dodd
Martin Sheen
Greg Stillson
Nicholas Campbell
Frank Dodd
Sean Sullivan
Herb Smith
Jackie Burroughs
Vera Smith
Géza Kovács
Sonny Elliman
Roberta Weiss
Alma Frechette
Simon Craig
Chris Stuart
Peter Dvorsky
Dardis
Julie-Ann Heathwood
Amy
Barry Flatman
Walt
Reviews
Pretty good paranormal thriller with a nice, and strangely normal, performance from Christopher Walken. Kept my attention throughout even if the finale felt a bit rushed and, the final scene, pretty laughable. Still found it entertaining though not sure how much desire I have to re-watch, although I may give the TV series a shot down the line. **3.25/5**
The Dead Zone is a movie that hits several genres and carries itself very well. It's able to do so due to the strength of the main character, Johnny Smith, played so well by Christopher Walken. Walken's performance is casual at times and absolutely stunning at others. To think that Bill Murray was thought by Stephen King to be a better option is crazy. Walken's performance brings out the best in the rest of the…
FAQ about The Dead Zone
What is The Dead Zone about?
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…
When was The Dead Zone released?
The Dead Zone was released in 1983.
What genres does The Dead Zone belong to?
The Dead Zone is categorised as Thriller, Horror, Science Fiction.
Who stars in The Dead Zone?
The cast of The Dead Zone includes Christopher Walken, Brooke Adams, Tom Skerritt, Herbert Lom, Anthony Zerbe.