A stunning adaptation of a Stephen King classic!
Whether or not you consider The Dead Zone the scariest adaptation of a Stephen King novel, there is no denying that it is a terrific movie! Christopher Walken is John Smith, a high school teacher who awakens from a coma that lasted for five years after he was in a terrible car accident. Among other shocking changes in his life is the astonishing discovery that he can see the future or the past of a person through physical contact. The terrifying aspect of this psychic ability is that he often knows whether or not someone will soon die, either in an accident or by other means. Regardless of his wish for privacy and peace of mind, his power will soon lead him not only into a horrifying encounter with a deranged killer, but also to the chilling discovery that a candidate for state senate has chilling plans for the future. The Dead Zone is a wonderful, nail-biting combination of powerful drama and hair-raising horror movie! Stephen King fans, do not miss it!