THE DEAD ZONE (1983) Revisited - Horror Movie Review - Christopher Walken
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- While the town at the center of many Stephen King's stories may look like "Anytown, USA" but there are notes of hope sprinkled throughout as well, so we’ll just have to wait and see what we’re in for. Because this isn’t any ordinary town: this is Castle Rock. This is Stephen King territory. And this is The Dead Zone.
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Written by Eric Walkuski
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The best King adaptation, one of Walken's best performances, one of Cronenberg's best films, just brilliant in every way.
Martin Scorsese has said this was Walken's best performance at the time.
This one never gets talked about enough, definitely one of the better king adaptations.
Amen. This one and the Dark Half.
@@lordallenbookworm4811 - Did King like either one of them?
@@matthewschwartz6607 Not sure. I know he hated the shining.
@@lordallenbookworm4811 He liked the TV mini series remake of the Shining.
@@lordallenbookworm4811nah he mostly hated stanly because apparently he would call him in the middle night multiple times to tell him wat he’s doing in the film and I think after a fight they had the car that was in the book that jack drives was burning on the side of the road where the other character (the other character with the shine I can’t remember) gos to see what happening basically it was a f you to king
Just wanted to say... HAPPY 40TH ANNIVERSARY, THE DEAD ZONE!
Yup, 2023 marks 40 years since this gem hit movie theaters.
Always appreciated Herbert Lom's honesty regarding WWII and what he would've done had he been gifted the same powers as Walken's character!
I wish I saw it in the theater. What a great film. It kind of plays like a movie of the week because it's so short, but it's a magnificent performance by Walken.
I went to see this when it opened with a girlfriend. We came out stunned. Walken is just so good. So tonight I found my dusty old DVD and threw it in. When it was over I was again sitting here, mouth agape. It was like watching it for the first time again.
And you did a great job reviewing this incredible piece of film.
I remember watching this as a kid and it blowing my mind, especially the ending. 😎👌👍
Same as me . This movie never gets the credit it deserves. Of course it's dated now , but note to Hollywood, leave this film alone . I'm sick of remake's, reboots, sequels, prequels etc.
The scissors ✂️ scene definitely had some body horror
I enjoyed the King novel very much. This adaptation kept the main points without sacrificing the pathos and horror of the book. Walken's Johnny is some of his best work. A great supporting cast, with Sheen and Lom standouts.
"THE ICE NEEDS MORE COWBELL!"
Always been my fave adaption of a king story. Not mentioned enough and so sooo underrated. Thanks for awesome review.
Loved the review
One of my favourite king books
And Walken Is never a dull watch
Seen this movie late night when I was a kid. Enjoyed it that when i found a Steven King movie collection i grabbed it no question. Still enjoy the movie 🙌
This movie has some of the creepiest moments ever in it. "I saw his face," looking up at cracking ice from underwater, and the handshake with the candidate. It has a fantastic twist ending also. I think I didn't give any spoilers.
I always had a soft spot for both the book and the movie, glad to see it getting the love it deserves.
this is a really well written movie. great cast too.
Yes, indeed! The shining doesn't have nothing on this movie.. ( The dead zone.)👍
That Stillson character sure does resemble someone we all know of who is the opposite of what his base perceived. Hmmm...
This book was amazing and the film was a great adapted version ❤
One of my top ten all time favorite movies!
I’ve long conflated Johnny Smith here with Ed Glosser, Trivial Psychic, on SNL. Herbert Lom is awesome here, especially his speech when Johnny asks him if he would kill Young Hitler.
Under-appreciated, indeed under the radar - in contrast to The Shining, Carrie, et cetera.
Another note is it’s got such a cronenberg vibe without all the overt squishy parts but it’s very cold and Canadian and that suicide… only cronenberg could film that. I can’t say gazebo normally after this film.
Brilliant review. I thought I was the only one who knew what an amazing film this was. Cronenberg is in my top 3 favorite directors.
I've seen it and I've read the book at least twice, maybe three times. Fun fact: The sheriff in this one and the Sheriff in Cujo are the same character, but played by different actors. The character's name is George Bannerman. Cujo kills him and a man named Alan Pangborn replaces him as sheriff of Castle Rock. He's the sheriff in Needful Things and The Dark Half movies, even though he's ALSO played by different actors.
I think it would have been cool if Tom Skerritt and Ed Harris had played the two characters in all four movies respectively.
The problem with going back to kill Hitler is it could and probably would cause a paradox, Hitler had such an affect on the world it would have a drastic effect on your grandparents or parents meeting, or even having kids, you would not be born and so would not be able to go back in time, and so Hitler would not be killed, and you would be born and go back. Time would constantly be repeating this part over and over, never ending until something outside it's influence set it right. That's damn scary, we might well be in a paradox right now and none of us would know.
That movie came out the same year as Brainstorm movie with Walken. Great sci-fi movie to consider.
one of the best adaptations. sadly had to rewatch in 2016.. it felt too appropriate.
Reading the book now and the comparison with 2016 is startling. Right down to the whole seeing Stillson as a harmless clown who was a bit of entertainment but nothing to seriously concern oneself about. King was prescient in seeing how the establishment could easily underestimate a psychopath and the growing dread that this guy was going to cause real chaos and destruction.
@@harveydodd8803 absolutely and well said. I haven’t read it in decades - I remember it feeling like “too far out” in the book and film… people wouldn’t do that… I was young
Christopher Walken would have been amazing in Jack Nicholson's role in The Shining
Popped collars may be odd here in 'Murica, but in Europe you will find it hard to spot a middle aged man that does not have his polo collar popped
One of my favourite movies favourite actors to the point where I was a chef for many years and on our walk in fridge Bangor of a big poster of found him on the front of it you know Christopher Wallkin and a walk in fridge lol always got my grumpy boss to smile
So Johny is the Stanislav Petrov of the US, savior of the world almost nobody knows or will know!
(he prevented USSR computer to launch offensive by computer error in satellite detection of ICBM launch)
Absolute Classic!!
My favorite part is when Johnny says, "Smith. Agent Smith" and kicks the crap out of that guy.
Best King novel and film. It’s been years since I became a fan. Clairvoyants don’t exist apart from demonic influence, so that part is a little disturbing. The Martin Sheen character is unsettling in the book and in the movie. King tries to show Sheen as a budding American Hitler, but he fails due to insufficient knowledge about Hitler and his life, which was evil, but Hitler was a different type of character altogether.
Probably my fave King movie.
The narrator keeps saying " the best horror movie you never saw " newsflash mr.narrator, __ I saw this great movie in the theater in 1983. And I've enjoyed it ever since. Plus I own it to.
The suicide scene with the scissors. 😱😱😱😱😱
Never saw the film, but the book was excellent
Heartbreaking movie.
I saw dead zone when I was pretty young (9 or 10). I thought it was great.
Whats the music used for this video?
Another top notch production, lads. The missiles are flying, hallelujah!
Great movie just watched it
Love this movie and many of cronenbergs other films
yes. yes, yes , was a very importent Movie for me and still is...
Saw it again recently. I found it a bit slow and episodic.
I just got my dvd of the movie ," the dead zone"one of my favorite Stephen king's movies.(I had the movie on vhs tape) better than the remake.
This movie does not strike me as horror at all.
It's more...well, science fiction, but subtle. Call it a thriller.
It's not horror in the classic sense, but there are some horror elements with the serial killer.
The scariest thing about this movie,is how Kyng pretty much predicted the Trump presidency. Greg Stinson the villain, it’s just like Trump. Especially, if you read the novel.
Lmao that's so wrong. If anything it predicted Biden's. Trump didn't start any new wars. In fact compared to Obama which bombed more countries than Bush, Trump was the most peaceful president in a long time.
Such a load of crap. Biden is the biggest danger to the world and himself that anyone's ever seen. He's going to start ww3 at this rate.
You do realize Stinson can be compared to any president. Luckily, people like you rarely vote
Maybe Stephen is a timelord who knew what would happen
Except Trump was all about peace. He made like 8 treaties in 4 years.
Trump! It's a warning! Trump is a villian.
Nah, this film was rubbish.
dumb take
I love this film . I just want to say , note to Hollywood: with all the remake's,reboots, sequels, prequels etc. Please leave this movie alone . It's a classic and I don't want to see it crapped on for a quick buck .
They already did the TV series starring Anthony Michael Hall....but it was still an excellent adaptation.
"THE ICE IS GONNA BREAK!" Christopher Walken was awesome in "The Dead Zone."
One of my favorite lines in movies.
Best line.
Check him out in suicide kings
Or se him as an evil angel in the Prophecy trilogy…
I don't think that scene is in the book. Instead, Smith stops the tutee from going to a restaurant on graduation night which catches on fire.
So many scary scenes and memorable lines.
“Gazeeeebo.”.
“The missiles are flying. Hallelujah! Hallelujah!”
To the news guy, "You want to know why your sister killed herself". The news guy suddenly wants out. Ha !
The ICE is going to BREAK!
The few times Martin Sheen plays a villain he does it so good. That movie he did with Jodie Foster in the 70s is underrated.
The little girl down the lane a good movie.martn sheen was in the "firestarter"as well.
Martin Sheen play the villain in Spawn too.
He was truly creepy and believable in "Badlands" as was Sissy Spacek.
I really, really like this movie, it's severely under-watched among the other King adaptions.
Yet another good Stephen King adaptation, if not a little slow. Not many movies can have someone upstage Mr Walken in the creepy department, but Martin Sheen did just that. Just look at his facial expression of madness and ecstasy when he carried out armageddon.
My favorite Stephen King adaptation.
Love this movie. It's so striking that a writer, director and star who were each sort of considered "that creepy guy" in their respective fields at the time, would produce a movie with so much humanity.
Glad you mentioned the collar thing - I think it's Cronenberg's way of showing how many people view Johnny as vampire-like and frightening, someone who can see their worst secrets.
I think one of the best exchanges comes at the end, after Stilson has been revealed as an evil coward, and he shouts (paraphrasing here) "Get the kid with the camera!" and his henchman gives him a stone-cold look and says "I didn't see nobody" - even he has finally had enough.
I've seen this many times and own it, but I enjoyed the Dead Zone tv show more, damn shame they never got to finish it. It's one of my favorite shows.
The show was excellent.
I saw this movie years ago, and honestly it still strikes me (even now) how weird it is to see Christopher Walken as lead good guy in a movies... :)
I saw part of/end of the movie then later read the book and realized it was the same story.
LOVE the book.
One of my favorite King adaptations. Made me a life long Walken fan.
Most of this movie was shot in Niagara-on-the-Lake where I grew up. The Screaming Tunnel (also known as the Blue Ghost Tunnel)was a great place to visit and get spooked. Unfortunately, it has been graffitied quite a bit but a great spot nonetheless. Thank you as always for your great work and videos!
Hey Kyle 😀
James Caughill here, Not sure how old you are but as for Me I was Born in Niagara on the Lake in 1962 and Lived there until 1999 (I was actually an Extra in The Dead Zone, along with 299 other Towns People)
And Yes, Caughill Auto Wrecking on East and West line was stated by my Grandfather's brother Walter Caughill and is Currently Owned by My Cousin Wally Dingman 😊
Yeah I remember watching this back in the day. I remember the scene where you see the magazine cover with Martin Sheen holding little kid up as a human shield.
I remember watching this movie with my parents on DVD I borrowed from the library, and I thought it was about a guy whom communicates with dead people, but turns out he predicts the future by physical touch.
The dead zone is of most underrated movies based on Stephen King novel . Christopher Walken should get more leading roles.
I saw it, loved it. But I'm Gen-X, so yeah... of course I saw it. It's actually the first movie I saw Christopher Walken in and have been a fan ever since!
"johnny smith"
Stephen really dug deep for this one.
I believe King said he wanted the protagonist to be an "any man" character. Hence John Doe or John Smith. King digs VERY deep. Read his books. The thought processes are just phenomenal!
I love this movie! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐🙂 Christopher Walken that goes without saying.
This is the movie that introduced me to Christopher Walken. Sadly I saw this before batman returns for some sick reason.
King was writing about Trump (as Stillson) 40 years ago. We have a politician who likes to put on hard hats to show he's a man of the people, makes promises he can't possibly keep, and declares he's going to "throw the bums out out of Washington" (“Drain the swamp”)
Where's Johnny when you need him?
can we not do this here you mental patient
TDS on display here folks.
And you worship Biden, who has groped children on camera and lied about everything for his entire career.
Timeless thriller, surely you can see its from 80s, but time has been kind to it
The movie does take place in Maine, the location is new Hampshire.
I know this is blasphemy but actually better than the book.
Oh man, I forgot all about the deadzone show! Never even heard of the movie. Didn't know it was a Stephen king property either! Always learning of another book by him
Daaamn... Didn't even get him in the end! Ain't that a bitch? The good guy lost
You should watch the film in its entirety, the ending was bittersweet, but appropriate and somewhat satisfying.
He got him though he changed the future there will be no war but he dies
*The missiles are flying! Halleluiah!*
This movie is damn near flawless.
I loved the novel. I love Walken. How have I never seen this?
One of the best King adaptions yet nobody talks about it. Always loved this film.
One of the best King films & stories. Walken delivers some of his career best work here & Cronenberg was so well-suited and Kamen’s score is hauntingly beautiful and creepy
Great movie and an equally great novel!
I read the book in 1980. I saw the movie in 1983. I can honestly say that this was one of the best adaptations of any novel.
Stanley Donnen not only directed Singin in the Rain but Charade too. Charade is the best Hitchcock movie but is not a Hitchcock movie.
I have always loved this movie. So amazing in many ways.
I like the sub theme of the “things that are not meant to be” doctors father and Johnnie’s relationship…😮
Walken’s best performance overall.
Love this film, and the book it’s based on. During 45’s tenure, comparisons were made between the Martin Sheen character and Mary’s uncle (he who shall not be named). Greg’s obviously a world away from Jed Bartlet (the best President America never had).
I've never seen the movie but I will try to see it soon
Seriously underated film
One of my favorite films for sure
This stays on repeat...
how they missed an opportunity to have a gun hidden in his cane instead might've been cool
I saw it on cable and 86 and have not forgotten it more people need to be aware of it I'm glad y'all did this episode
I would argue that this is one of those rare instances where the movie improves on the book.
Love this movie
My favorite movie probably because I have had a few psychic experiences myself. The psychic experiences in the movie seem so realistic that viewers don't dismiss them because the plot is so intricate that you just accept it. I thought many times "where is this movie going?"...quite unusual, to say the the least. Sometimes I wonder WHY I can instantly like someone or not like them. Is THIS a psychic experience??? I have seen this movie so many times and never tire watching it.
Worst president trump or stillson
Trump will go down as the greatest president in the modern era. Biden is a nightmare. His border disaster will be the end of the U.S. as we know it.
One of the (unfortunately) few excellent adaptations of the Master’s works. Walken was perfect for the roll.
Ed Glosser, Trivial Psychic! Still the funniest thing ever on SNL next to Mister Robinson
Oh and the movie was actually better than the book.....saw it on a midnight show in the 80s...
“At lunch.. you’re gonna treat yourself to a vanilla icecream.. you’re gonna eat it too fast.. you’re gonna get an ice cream headache.”
The real villain was the ex girlfriend, she cheated on her husband with his son in the house and screwed up John's assassination attempt of the corrupt politician.