Deathdream

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Deathdream

PG

Released Aug 29, 1974

1h 28m

Horror

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Presumed dead in Vietnam, a young soldier reappears at his parents' home, but tensions grow within the family as his behavior becomes more odd.

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Kathy Fennessy

Seattle Film Blog

[Richard] Backus, an Emmy-winning actor and writer, gets as much use out of his face, and he gives one of the best movie-monster performances I've ever seen. Critically, he never overplays his hand, and it's consistently unnerving.

Rated: 4/4

Jan 27, 2025

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Emilie Black

Cinema Crazed

The story, the return to war and its consequences, the way the story is brought to the screen are why this film has stood the test of time and this is one of those that still has a lot to say 50 years later.

Rated: 4/5

May 29, 2024

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Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

More interesting in theory than in practice.

Rated: 2.5/4

May 27, 2024

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Eddie Harrison

film-authority.com

…Deathdream is a fairly rough and ready low-budget horror in a Pet Sematary vibe, the kind of film where the angry subtext makes it of genuine historical interest…

Rated: 3/5

Mar 28, 2023

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Zena Dixon

Dread Central

Deathdream is definitely an under-appreciated and hidden horror that needs more love.

Aug 25, 2018

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James Kendrick

Q Network Film Desk

belies its low budget with both an impressive cast headed by veteran character actors and director Bob Clark's creative economy

Rated: 3/4

Nov 30, 2017

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Farah R

Creepy and unsettling but never truly scary, Deathdream is a decent zombie movie with more brains than others in the genre.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

02/22/25

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Audience Member

Creepy and distressing, Deathdream examines Vietnam PTSD that still bares relevance today. War is horrifying and I have no doubt that many veterans returned from combat feeling dead inside after the hellish events they endured. An incredibly important tale told in a very chilling manner.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

10/06/24

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Jonathan O

Deathdream aka Dead of Night is unbelievable powerful zombie drama horror film is so creepy and scary and really strong performance by two nominated actors and really remarkable make-up effects artist by Vietnam Veteran Tom Savini and really bone chilling musical score by Carl Zitter.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/30/24

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B P

A Waking Nightmare of War. Deathdream is as thought-provoking as it is chilling, and Clark dutifully toes the line between grindhouse ghoulishness and presenting a parable for real-world issues.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

07/11/24

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Chris O

One of the best, most underrated horror movies.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/29/24

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Scott G

While the music is good, but the character Andy and his mother are just unlikable. You're going to feel really sorry for the father, Charles. Also, there is no explanation over how Andy is a vampire/zombie. Those are what ruin the film. The VHS cover of the dead soldier over the grave is better than the film.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

09/18/23

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Synopsis

Presumed dead in Vietnam, a young soldier reappears at his parents' home, but tensions grow within the family as his behavior becomes more odd.

Director: Bob Clark
Producer: Bob Clark, Peter James, John Trent
Screenwriter: Alan Ormsby
Distributor: Entertainment International Pictures
Production Co: Impact Pictures
Rating: PG
Genre: Horror
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Aug 29, 1974, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Jul 2, 2014
Runtime: 1h 28m

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