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Dead of Winter (1987)

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Average Rating: 6.4/10
Reviews Counted: 12
Fresh: 9 | Rotten: 3

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Despite its relative failure at the box office, this is a worthwhile thriller from the director of Bonnie and Clyde. Mary Steenburgen stars as an actress, Katie McGovern, lured to the upstate New York cabin of crazy Dr. Joseph Lewis (Jan Rubes), a diabolical crippled shrink playing a blackmail game with the ruthless sister of a recently murdered woman, who happened to be a dead ringer for Katie. Lewis and his creepy assistant (Roddy McDowall) keep Katie captive, videotaping her and cutting off

R, 1 hr. 40 min.

Drama, Horror, Mystery & Suspense

Directed By: Arthur Penn

Written By: Marc Shmuger, Mark Malone

In Theaters: Jun 1, 1986 Wide

On DVD: Dec 3, 2002

Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment

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Cast

Mary Steenburgen
Katie McGovern / Julie ...
Roddy McDowall
Mr. Murray
Jan Rubes
Dr. Joseph Lewis
William Russ
Rob Sweeney
Mark Malone
Roland McGovern
Ken Pogue
Officer Mullavy
Michael Copeman
Highway Patrolman
Sam Malkin
Gas Jock
Wayne Robson
Officer Huntley
Dwayne McLean
Killer

Critic Reviews for Dead of Winter

All Critics (18) | Top Critics (5) | Fresh (9) | Rotten (3) | DVD (2)

A chilly, creepy throwback to classic thrillers.

July 29, 2007 Comment

Neil Cohen

Echo Magazine Source: Echo Magazine

An outstanding thriller. Penn at the top of his game.

December 14, 2006 Comment

Michael A. Smith

Nolan's Pop Culture Review Source: Nolan's Pop Culture Review

Will appeal to fans of Sleuth and other movies in this genre.

August 27, 2004 Full Review Source: Spirituality and Practice

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Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat

Spirituality and Practice

A seriously underrated little mystery flick. Give it a shot!

July 25, 2002 Comment

Scott Weinberg

eFilmCritic.com

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I saw this on TV not too long ago, it could have been a good thriller, but it lacks enough twists and turns and excitement. The story is predictable, and although there is a good cast, no one really stands out. I guess this movies is okay, though, it wasn't too bad.

November 15, 2010