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Dead Heat

  • 1988
  • R
  • 1h 24m
IMDb RATING
6.0/10
8.6K
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Treat Williams and Joe Piscopo in Dead Heat (1988)
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A cop is killed investigating a strange case of resurrected corpses. His partner and a pathologist resurrect him, but he only has a limited time before he starts to decompose, and he uses it... Read allA cop is killed investigating a strange case of resurrected corpses. His partner and a pathologist resurrect him, but he only has a limited time before he starts to decompose, and he uses it to chase down the diabolical man who killed him.A cop is killed investigating a strange case of resurrected corpses. His partner and a pathologist resurrect him, but he only has a limited time before he starts to decompose, and he uses it to chase down the diabolical man who killed him.

  • Director
    • Mark Goldblatt
  • Writer
    • Terry Black
  • Stars
    • Treat Williams
    • Joe Piscopo
    • Lindsay Frost
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.0/10
    8.6K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Mark Goldblatt
    • Writer
      • Terry Black
    • Stars
      • Treat Williams
      • Joe Piscopo
      • Lindsay Frost
    • 88User reviews
    • 69Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination

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    Treat Williams
    Treat Williams
    • Roger Mortis
    Joe Piscopo
    Joe Piscopo
    • Doug Bigelow
    Lindsay Frost
    Lindsay Frost
    • Randi James
    Darren McGavin
    Darren McGavin
    • Dr. Ernest McNab
    Vincent Price
    Vincent Price
    • Arthur P. Loudermilk
    Clare Kirkconnell
    Clare Kirkconnell
    • Rebecca Smythers
    Keye Luke
    Keye Luke
    • Mr. Thule
    Robert Picardo
    Robert Picardo
    • Lieutenant Herzog
    Mel Stewart
    Mel Stewart
    • Captain Mayberry
    Professor Toru Tanaka
    Professor Toru Tanaka
    • Butcher
    Martha Quinn
    Martha Quinn
    • Newscaster
    Ben Mittleman
    • Bob
    Peter Kent
    Peter Kent
    • Smitty
    Cate Caplin
    • Saleswoman
    Monica Lewis
    Monica Lewis
    • Mrs. Von Heisenberg
    Peggy O'Brien
    • Jewelry Store Manager
    Chip Heller
    • Wilcox
    Steven R. Bannister
    Steven R. Bannister
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    • Director
      • Mark Goldblatt
    • Writer
      • Terry Black
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      The building used for Dante Pharmaceuticals is also the set of the movie Bio-Dome 8 years later.
    • Goofs
      When Roger is examined by Rebecca after his resurrection, he cuts himself and does not bleed as he is found to have no pulse. Later he is shot and bleeds from his wounds, which contradicts his earlier examination.
    • Quotes

      Randi James: Hey, you're hurt.

      Det. Roger Mortis: Lady, I'm fucking dead.

    • Alternate versions
      The film suffered numerous cuts to the gore in order to receive an "R" rating instead of an "X".
    • Connections
      Edited into Cent une tueries de zombies (2012)
    • Soundtracks
      Dead Heat
      Written by John Huckert (as John W. Huckert Jr.), Patrick Read Johnson & Phil Settle (as Philip J. Settle)

      Performed by Phil Settle

      Copyright © 1987 by: Sarah Beth Songs BMI

    User reviews88

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    6/10
    Fast-paced, Fun Horror-Action Film
    Perhaps the only time zombies, cops, and a generous dose of humour have been infused together on film. Dead Heat is a fun, drive-in type feature with Treat William and Joe Piscapo starring as two cops in the style of something seen in Lethal Weapon. These cops have not done everything by the book and are in the middle of a crime wave where a different pair of armed thugs have been robbing jewelry stores and banks in broad daylight with no fear of being shot down(or having the weakness of being killed with any ease at all). Well, through some investigation, our two protagonists discover that a machine exists that can bring back the dead for twelve hours - and one of the cops gets his and is placed on the machine. Now, we have zombie cop against zombie criminals and one silly, fun, action-packed film on hand. Director Mark Goldblatt never tries to make this film anything more than what it is supposed to be. The actors don't try either, which is good when you have a script that only has so much elasticity. Williams is good in his role, and Piscapo definitely has limited range, but I really thought he did a much better job than his lack of acting gigs since would suggest. One major plus is the core of veteran screen actors with Darren Mcgavin, venerable Keye Luke, and the elder statesman of horror Vincent Price in attendance. Price has a small role but is still able to keep your attention. This was one of his last films. The same for Luke who I always felt was very underrated. Lindsay Frost is aboard as major eye candy. The special effects are interesting to say the least. The make-up used on the criminal zombies has a fake feel like big puppets at some points and at others is pretty good. The scene in a Chinese restaurant is a hoot - a very ridiculous hoot. Dead Heat again is nothing grand or thought-provoking or even scary, but it is a very fun film and should illicit a few laughs.
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    • BaronBl00d
    • Dec 25, 2005

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    • Release date
      • May 6, 1988 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Zombi detektiv
    • Filming locations
      • Japanese Garden, Donald C. Tillman Water Reclamation Plant - 6100 Woodley Avenue, Van Nuys, Los Angeles, California, USA(As Dante Pharmaceuticals. Interior/ exterior shots.)
    • Production companies
      • New World Pictures
      • Helpern / Meltzer
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $5,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $3,588,626
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $1,667,036
      • May 8, 1988
    • Gross worldwide
      • $3,588,626
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 24 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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