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Dead Heat
1988 86 min United States of America R 16+
★5.6
Horror, Science Fiction, Action, Thriller, Comedy
Director: Mark Goldblatt
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Description
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.
Budget:
$5M
US Gross:
$3.59M
Worldwide:
$3.59M
Starring
Treat Williams
Actor
Joe Piscopo
Actor
Lindsay Frost
Actor
Awards
1 nomination
Key opinion
Dead Heat is widely regarded as a quintessential 80s cult classic that successfully blends police procedural, horror, and black comedy. While some viewers dismiss it as poorly acted trash, the majority praise its energetic pacing, imaginative practical effects, and the undeniable chemistry between its lead actors.
| Production | The practical effects, including makeup, animatronics, and gore, are highly impressive for the film's budget and era. | |
| Pacing | The film maintains a high-energy, fast-paced tone that keeps the audience engaged throughout. | |
| Acting | The chemistry between Treat Williams and Joe Piscopo creates an effective balance of irony and comedy. | |
| Acting | Opinions on the lead performances are divided; some find the acting charismatic and fitting for the parody tone, while others describe it as clunky and unengaged. |