Review of The Dead Zone (1983) by Dann M — 23 Jan 2015
From director David Cronenberg comes the supernatural thriller The Dead Zone. Based on a Stephen King novel, the story follows a school teacher name Johnny Smith who gains psychic abilities after a car accident and slowly begins to realize that he has the power to change the future.
Christopher Walken delivers an incredibly strong performance and gives a tragic edge to the Smith character. However, the storytelling is episodic, making it difficult to get invested in the plot or the characters.
Yet, through Cronenberg's directing the film takes on a foreboding and atmospheric tone. The Dead Zone is a little unfocused at times, but there's something compelling about the character's struggle.
This review of The Dead Zone (1983) was written by Dann M on 23 Jan 2015.
The Dead Zone has generally received positive reviews.
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