Dead Heat (1988)
You can't keep a good cop dead.
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.
Director: Mark Goldblatt
Genre: Action, Horror, Science Fiction, Thriller, Comedy
Runtime: 84 min
Release Date: May 6, 1988
Cast
- Treat Williams - Det. Roger Mortis
- Joe Piscopo - Det. Doug Bigelow
- Lindsay Frost - Randi James
- Darren McGavin - Dr. Ernest McNab
- Vincent Price - Arthur P. Loudermilk
- Robert Picardo - Lt. Herzog
- Martha Quinn - Newscaster
- Keye Luke - Mr. Thule
- Clare Kirkconnell - Rebecca Smythers
- Mel Stewart - Captain Mayberry
Screenplay
- Terry Black (Screenplay)
Music: Ernest Troost
Cinematography: Robert D. Yeoman
Editing: Harvey Rosenstock
Production: New World Pictures, Helpern / Meltzer
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $5M
Box Office: $4M
Original Language: en
Themes
Zombie Apocalypse and Struggle for Life, Undead Horde and Zombie Survival, Zombie Survival and Apocalypse Dawn, Haunted Forest and Walking Dead Terror, Creature and Monster Horror
Keywords
police, undead, resurrection, zombie, zombification, buddy cop
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Dead Heat about?
- 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.
- Who directed Dead Heat?
- Dead Heat was directed by Mark Goldblatt.
- Who stars in Dead Heat?
- Dead Heat stars Treat Williams, Joe Piscopo, Lindsay Frost, Darren McGavin, Vincent Price, Robert Picardo.
- How long is Dead Heat?
- Dead Heat has a runtime of 1h 24m (84 minutes).
- What genre is Dead Heat?
- Dead Heat is a Action, Horror, Science Fiction, Thriller, Comedy film.
- What is the budget of Dead Heat?
- Dead Heat had a budget of $5M.
- How much did Dead Heat gross?
- Dead Heat grossed $4M worldwide.
- Where was Dead Heat produced?
- Dead Heat was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Dead Heat?
- The themes of Dead Heat include: Zombie Apocalypse and Struggle for Life, Undead Horde and Zombie Survival, Zombie Survival and Apocalypse Dawn, Haunted Forest and Walking Dead Terror, Creature and Monster Horror.