A bit goofy for sure but a fun horror-comedy, in the vein of Evil Dead 2. The performances from both Treat Williams and Joe Piscopo were fun. Think this is one with some good replay value. **3.5/5**
You can't keep a good cop dead.
Detective Roger Mortis is killed in action while investigating a string of mysterious robberies: until he's brought back from the dead with a chemical company's secret re-animation technology. Now he has twelve hours to solve the case of his own death before he dies: And stays dead.
Top Cast
Treat Williams
Det. Roger Mortis
Joe Piscopo
Det. Doug Bigelow
Lindsay Frost
Randi James
Darren McGavin
Dr. Ernest McNab
Vincent Price
Arthur P. Loudermilk
Robert Picardo
Lt. Herzog
Martha Quinn
Newscaster
Keye Luke
Mr. Thule
Clare Kirkconnell
Rebecca Smythers
Mel Stewart
Captain Mayberry
Shane Black
Patrolman
Pons Maar
Pool Zombie
Professor Toru Tanaka
Butcher
Tom Nolan
Jonas
Lew Hopson
Whitfield
Chip Heller
Wilcox
Reviews
I love 80's movies but this one would be worth passing on except there is one horror make up scene (Randi dying)that might be worth the view. The dialog is clunky and the acting is pretty poor and that includes Treat Williams, who I normally like, but you can tell he was going through the motions on this one. Personally, I never cared for Joe Piscopo in any movie. But if you enjoy an 80's movie with it's vibe - the…
FAQ about Dead Heat
What is Dead Heat about?
Detective Roger Mortis is killed in action while investigating a string of mysterious robberies: until he's brought back from the dead with a chemical company's secret re-animation technology. Now he has twelve hours to solve the case of his own death before he dies: And stays…
When was Dead Heat released?
Dead Heat was released in 1988.
What genres does Dead Heat belong to?
Dead Heat is categorised as Horror, Science Fiction, Action, Thriller, Comedy.
Who stars in Dead Heat?
The cast of Dead Heat includes Treat Williams, Joe Piscopo, Lindsay Frost, Darren McGavin, Vincent Price.