Dead of Winter (1987) Horror Thriller Drama
Dead of Winter (1987) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
- Overall Score: ☆ 6.47/10
IMDB: ☆ 6.2/10
Metascore: ☆ 5.5/10
Tomatometer: ☆ 7.7/10
Dead of Winter Plot Synopsis:
Katie McGovern is a struggling actress living with her husband and her student brother, who is visiting. She attends an audition that she found in the paper and is selected to shoot a short video which will be sent to the director for his approval. Mr. Murray, the man holding the audition, picks Katie up and takes her to a remote mansion where they shoot the video. Katie is selected to replace the previous lead in the film who looks remarkably like her. Soon, however, things begin to look as if they are not what they seem. Katie soon realizes she is in danger and attempts escape.
Synopsis / Plot Summary: A fledgling actress is lured to a remote mansion for a screen-test, soon discovering she is actually a prisoner in the middle of a blackmail plot.
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Dead of Winter Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 1987 (more 1987 movies)
Box Office: $2,413,427
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What is Dead of Winter Streaming On?
Dead of Winter is Streaming on HuluProduction Co.: Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment
Language: English
Country: United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / Dead of Winter Release Dates In Theaters: Feb 06, 1987, Blu-ray: Jan 10, 2017, DVD: Jan 10, 2017
Writers: Marc Shmuger, Mark Malone, Anthony Gilbert
Producers: John Bloomgarden, Michael MacDonald, Marc Shmuger
Musicians: Richard Einhorn
Cinematographers: Jan Weincke
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Dead of Winter Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mary Steenburgen | ... | Julie Rose / Katie McGovern / Evelyn |
| Roddy McDowall | ... | Mr. Murray |
| Jan Rubes | ... | Dr. Joseph Lewis |
| William Russ | ... | Rob Sweeney |
| Ken Pogue | ... | Officer Mullavy |
| Wayne Robson | ... | Officer Huntley |
| Mark Malone | ... | Roland McGovern |
| Michael Copeman | ... | Highway Patrolman |
| Sam Malkin | ... | Gas Jock |
| Pamela Moller | ... | Woman at Audition |
| Dwayne McLean | ... | Killer |
| Paul Welsh | ... | New Year''s Eve Reveler |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Mary Steenburgen (b. February 8, 1953) – Julie Rose / Katie McGovern / Evelyn
Sign: Aquarius, Height: 5' 8" (1.73 m)
Also known as: Mary - Roddy McDowall, as Mr. Murray, passed away at age 70 in Studio City, Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Virgo, Height: 5' 9" (1.75 m)
Also known as: Roddy Mc Dowall | Roddy MacDowall | Roddy McDowell | Rody McDowell - Jan Rubes, as Dr. Joseph Lewis, passed away at age 89 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Sign: Gemini
Also known as: Jan Rubés - William Russ (b. October 20, 1950) – Rob Sweeney
Sign: Libra, Height: 6' (1.83 m)
Also known as: Rusty Russ - Ken Pogue, as Officer Mullavy, passed away at age 81 in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada.
Sign: Leo, Height: 5' 9¾" (1.77 m)
Also known as: Ken Bowen | Kenneth Pogue - Wayne Robson, as Officer Huntley, passed away at age 64 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Sign: Taurus
Also known as: Wayne Robsen - Mark Malone – Roland McGovern
- Michael Copeman – Highway Patrolman
Also known as: Mike Copeman - Sam Malkin – Gas Jock
- Pamela Moller – Woman at Audition
- Dwayne McLean (b. March 4, 1940) – Killer
Sign: Pisces
Also known as: Dwayne MacLean | Dwayne Maclean | Dwyne McClean | Duane McLean | Dwain McLean | Dwane McLean | Dwayne Mclean - Paul Welsh – New Year''s Eve Reveler
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