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.

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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

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Dr. Sam Weizak: Hello, John. My name's Weizak. I'm Dr. Sam Weizak. I'm the director of this clinic. You've been our guest here for a while.

Johnny Smith: [hoarsely] Guest? A funny way of putting it.
Vera Smith: It's a miracle, John.

Johnny Smith: I know. I was lucky. Lookit. Not a scratch.

Vera Smith: The Lord has delivered you from your trance.

Dr. Sam Weizak: Remember what we discussed, Mrs. Smith, please.

Johnny Smith: What's she talking about?

Herb Smith: [trying to comfort Vera] Shh, shh.

Dr. Sam Weizak: You've been in a coma Johnny, not a trance.

Johnny Smith: Coma? For how long?

Herb Smith: We're just glad to have you back, son. That's all that matters.

Johnny Smith: How long... dad? How long?

Vera Smith: Five years. Five long years, John. Lost for five years. And now reborn unto me.

Johnny Smith: Five... years? What about Sarah?

Vera Smith: Cast her from your thoughts, John. She's turned her back on you. She cleaves now unto another man, a husband.

Johnny Smith: Husband?
Sheriff Bannerman: I guess I've come to you with what you could call a proposal, John. Uh, it has to do with these murders we've been having. The Castle Rock Killer. I'm sure you've heard of him.

Johnny Smith: Sure.

Sheriff Bannerman: I don't know whether it's true or not, uh, John, about these... psychic powers of yours. But if it is true, John, I could use your help.

Herb Smith: John, maybe you should give him, uh...

[he trails off seeing Johnny's look]

Sheriff Bannerman: Take a minute to think about it. But bear in mind some decent young women from homes just like this met with terrible, terrible deaths. Now, I'm at my wits' end. I've exhausted about every conventional method of approach to this situation. I've come up with nothing. I feel you can help me, John.

Johnny Smith: You made a mistake.

Sheriff Bannerman: Mmm. I was sorry to hear about your mother's death, John, Mr. Smith. I understand she was a good woman. Christian woman. I'm not a religious man myself, I'm sorry to say. But I will say this. If God has seen fit to bless you with this gift, you should use it.

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