Dead of Winter
"Katie McGovern will do anything to become an actress. Even if it kills her… tonight it might."
Originally released in 1987. Dead of Winter is a thriller/horror film. directed by Arthur Penn.
Starring Mary Steenburgen, Roddy McDowall, and Jan Rubeš
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 6, 1987
38 years ago
Runtime
1h 40m
100 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Mixed (115 votes)
Box Office
$2.4M
Worldwide gross
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Mary Steenburgen
as Julie Rose / Katie McGovern / Evelyn
Roddy McDowall
as Mr. Murray
Jan Rubeš
as Dr. Joseph Lewis
William Russ
as Rob Sweeney
Ken Pogue
as Officer Mullavy
Wayne Robson
as Officer Huntley
Mark Malone
as Roland McGovern
Michael Copeman
as Highway Patrolman
Sam Malkin
as Gas Jock
Pamela Moller
as Woman at Audition
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Revenue
- $2,413,427
Production Companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dead of Winter about?
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.
Who directed Dead of Winter?
Dead of Winter was directed by Arthur Penn.
How long is Dead of Winter?
Dead of Winter has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).
When was Dead of Winter released?
Dead of Winter was released on February 6, 1987 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Dead of Winter?
The main cast of Dead of Winter includes Mary Steenburgen, Roddy McDowall, Jan Rubeš, William Russ, Ken Pogue.
Is Dead of Winter worth watching?
Dead of Winter has a user rating of 6.0/10 based on 115 reviews, indicating mixed reception from audiences.