Dead Heat

1988·Movie
1h 24min·R
61
DecentGoodWatch score

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Dead Heat fingerprint

High energy, funny, light on feelings.

Energy

Fast-paced and violent

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace8
  • Violence8
  • Adrenaline7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Nostalgia4
  • Wonder4
  • Romance3

Humor

Plenty of slapstick and absurdist humor

  • Physical Comedy8
  • Absurdist Humor7
  • Dark Humor6

World

Crime

  • World Immersion6
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Novelty6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue7
  • Acting6
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Sound Centrality7
  • Cinematography6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchPure Escapism

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Graphic violence bothers you

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About

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.
Zombie Action ComedyBuddy Cop MoviePractical Effects80s Cult ClassicGrotesque HorrorAbsurdist HumorFast-PacedSupernatural Crime

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Dead Heat

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Dead Heat legally?

Dead Heat is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Philo, Hoopla, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Plex, and Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Dead Heat worth watching?

61
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61/100 (IMDb 6.1 and Rotten Tomatoes 11%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Dead Heat rated?

RViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is Dead Heat?

1 h 24 min

Dead Heat runs 1 h 24 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Dead Heat?

Critics11
Audiences55

Not quite. Audiences rate Dead Heat higher (55) than critics (11). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Dead Heat a box office hit?

Budget$5 million
Box office$4 million

No. It cost about $5 million to make and earned $4 million worldwide, 72% of its budget.

What language is Dead Heat in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Dead Heat?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Dead Heat in 24 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Dead Heat use?

Punch! Punch! Punch! Uh Oh...Cut Himself ShavingBottomless MagazinesBloody HilariousTwo-FacedImmune to BulletsBody HorrorIronic EchoOur Zombies Are DifferentBook DumbArson, Murder, and JaywalkingChekhov's Gunand 51 more

TV Tropes lists 63 storytelling tropes for Dead Heat, including Punch! Punch! Punch! Uh Oh..., Cut Himself Shaving, Bottomless Magazines.

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