The Dead Zone

The Dead Zone

  • Director: David Cronenberg
  • Writer: Jeffrey Boam,Stephen King
  • Countries of origin: United States, Canada
  • Language: Polish, English, Russian
  • Release date: October 21, 1983
  • Sound mix: Dolby Stereo
  • Aspect ratio: 1.85 : 1
  • Also known as: Stephen King's The Dead Zone
  • "The Dead Zone" is a fantasy thriller film directed by David Cronenberg and starring Christopher Walken , Brooke Adams, and Tom Skerritt .
    The film is adapted from the novel of the same name by John Swithen . It tells the story of a young teacher Johnny who awakened after being in a coma for five years in a car accident, but unexpectedly possessed superpowers and became a man in town   . The film was released in the United States on October 21, 1983.

    Details

    • Release date October 21, 1983
    • Filming locations Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, Canada
    • Production companies Dino De Laurentiis Company, Lorimar Film Entertainment

    Box office

    Budget

    $10,000,000 (estimated)

    Gross US & Canada

    $20,766,616

    Opening weekend US & Canada

    $4,556,083

    Gross worldwide

    $20,766,616

    Movie reviews

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    • By Bartholome 2022-09-30 23:35:35

      Some things are better not to be seen, some things are better to be lost than to be found

      Even if Cronenberg came to make a film adapted from Stephen King’s novel, the quality of the film presentation is not necessarily good. The main reason is that Stephen King’s novels have too much content and too fragmented, and the director’s modified movies and novels will have In and out. Just like this movie, if you don't read the book first, you will be puzzled by some of the heroine's behavior. When I read the book, I always disliked the heroine, but this emotion dissipated after...

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    • By Danielle 2023-09-26 08:26:36

      The raven of allan poe is quoted at the beginning of the film, which reflects the death breath of the protagonist. He is the crow inside, death is his symbol, and the black collar he erects is also profound. Interestingly, the political vibe in it is ironic right...

    • By Magnus 2023-09-22 08:10:00

      Aloof, tender and vulnerable, Walken's interpretation of the character is impeccable. The black raven alone in the snow, and the Lenore he lost forever. The story itself is more suitable to be made into a drama, but the film focuses on the characters and dilutes the sense of rhythm and fragmentation. ps. Who knew you were such a...

    • By Rowena 2023-09-12 23:24:10

      A happy diaosi should have a happy ending, but a car accident turned him into a prophet and an otaku. After a series of predictions, he decided to save all mankind and kill Hitler. Alas, I thought it was the predecessor of the death god, but it turned out to be a political melodrama as it progressed to the back. It's really disappointing that such a good idea came up with such an...

    • By Claudine 2023-09-10 08:44:47

      Three and a half. By accident, a man loses his lover and family but becomes the one who saves the...

    • By Mireille 2023-08-31 06:53:13

      【Time.com moving...

    Movie plot

    Johnny ( Christopher Walken ) is a young teacher who has a bright future in front of him. Unfortunately, one night when he returned from his fiancée's house, he suffered a major car accident. After colliding with a large trailer with 18 wheels, Johnny lost consciousness and was in a coma for 5 years. Fortunately in the misfortune, five years later, he unexpectedly woke up and gained a super power. He can predict a person's future...
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    Tidbits

    When Johnny Smith appeared for the first time, he saw a little girl’s room burning and an ET alien doll appeared on the cabinet. Cronenberg had to retake this shot because Universal Company threatened to Prosecute.
    Christopher Walken suggested that Cronenberg use the 357 Magnum to empty the gun outside of the camera to make the character's fright come naturally.
    Before the car accident, Johnny instructed the students to read " The Legend...
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    Evaluation action

    Director David Cornenberg fully demonstrated his unique director skills and excellent grasp of the story in the film, making this film that combines action, romance, supernatural and adventure into a horrible and fascinating film. nice. The protagonist of the film, Johnny, has a magical superpower after a car accident, and can hold a human hand to see what is about to happen to the other party. The final outcome is also in line with...
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    Movie quotes

    • Dr. Sam Weizak: The first order of business is getting your body back into shape. Although you've been exercised regularly, the, uh, the ligaments have shorted a little during the coma.

      Johnny Smith: Am I gonna have to live in a wheelchair?

      Dr. Sam Weizak: Not permanently, and not for very long. Not if I can help it. I, uh, I won't deceive you, John. Your therapy will be long and painful, but you will walk.

    • Dr. Sam Weizak: What about the boy? You keep saying "The boy is safe. The boy is safe." What boy?

      Johnny Smith: You. You're the boy.

      Dr. Sam Weizak: I am the boy?

      Johnny Smith: She saved you. She's alive, Sam.

      Dr. Sam Weizak: Who?

      Johnny Smith: Your mother.

      Dr. Sam Weizak: No, that is not possible, John.

      Johnny Smith: She survived.

      Dr. Sam Weizak: John, my mother is dead.

      Johnny Smith: She's alive. I know her name. I know where she lives.

      Dr. Sam Weizak: That is not possible, John. How could you know that? How...?

      Johnny Smith: I'm scared, Sam. What's happening to me?

    • Johnny Smith: What's on your mind, Sam?

      Dr. Sam Weizak: You were right, John, about my mother. I got the number from Information. There it was, right in the phone book.

      Johnny Smith: Did you talk to her?

      Dr. Sam Weizak: No, I didn't. I, um... she came to the phone, but I-I just couldn't talk to her. I... I hung up.

      Johnny Smith: Why?

      Dr. Sam Weizak: Why? Because it wasn't meant to be. It wasn't meant to be.