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7/10A 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**
Reviewed on January 29, 2022
Dead Heat(1988)
You can't keep a good cop dead.
6.2(241)1h 26m1988-05-06
HorrorScience FictionActionThrillerComedy
Dead Heat Synopsis
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.
Dead Heat (1988) is a horror, science fiction, action, thriller and comedy film directed by Mark Goldblatt, released on May 6, 1988 with a runtime of 1h 26m. It stars Treat Williams, Joe Piscopo, Lindsay Frost and Darren McGavin. Viewers rate it 6.2 out of 10 across 241 ratings.
- Director:
- Mark Goldblatt
- Writers:
- Terry Black
- Producers:
- David Helpern, Michael L. Meltzer
- Cinematographer:
- Robert D. Yeoman
- Composer:
- Ernest Troost
- Production:
- New World Pictures, Helpern / Meltzer
- Budget:
- $5,000,000
- Revenue:
- $3,588,626
- Status:
- Released
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Dead Heat (1988) Original Trailer
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Dead Heat Cast & Crew
Main cast
Treat Williams
as Det. Roger Mortis
Joe Piscopo
as Det. Doug Bigelow
Lindsay Frost
as Randi James
Darren McGavin
as Dr. Ernest McNab
Vincent Price
as Arthur P. Loudermilk
Robert Picardo
as Lt. Herzog
Martha Quinn
as Newscaster
Keye Luke
as Mr. Thule
Clare Kirkconnell
as Rebecca Smythers
Mel Stewart
as Captain Mayberry
Shane Black
as Patrolman
- Pons Maar
Pons Maar
as Pool Zombie
Key crew
Directed by Mark Goldblatt, written by Terry Black, produced by David Helpern and Michael L. Meltzer.
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Dead Heat Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.2/10 from 241 ratings.
Finetunes
3/10I 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…
Reviewed on February 11, 2022
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Dead Heat – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Dead Heat online?
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Dead Heat (1988) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Dead Heat?
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The main cast of Dead Heat (1988) includes Treat Williams, Joe Piscopo, Lindsay Frost, Darren McGavin and Vincent Price. The film was directed by Mark Goldblatt. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Dead Heat released?
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Dead Heat was released on May 6, 1988 and runs for 1h 26m.
Is Dead Heat worth watching?
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Dead Heat (1988) holds an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from 241 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy horror, science fiction and action films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Dead Heat?
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