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Deathdream

Play trailer Poster for Deathdream PG Released Aug 29, 1974 1h 28m Horror Play Trailer Watchlist
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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 Full Review 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 Full Review Matt Brunson Film Frenzy More interesting in theory than in practice. Rated: 2.5/4 May 27, 2024 Full Review 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 Full Review Zena Dixon Dread Central Deathdream is definitely an under-appreciated and hidden horror that needs more love. Aug 25, 2018 Full Review 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 Full Review Read all reviews

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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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review Chris O One of the best, most underrated horror movies. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/29/24 Full Review 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 Full Review Read all reviews
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Bob Clark

Director

John Marley

Charles Brooks

Richard Backus

Andy Brooks

Lynn Carlin

Christine Brooks

Henderson Forsythe

Dr. Philip Allman

Anya Ormsby

Cathy Brooks

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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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