Dead Heat
Mark Goldblatt
(1988)
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.
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Overview and Horror Legacy
It has since developed a cult following for its unusual premise and energetic style. Dead Heat received mixed reviews upon release, with some critics appreciating its originality while others found its tone uneven. A genuine touchstone of zombie cinema.
Collector Market and Memorabilia
Zombie cinema's collector appeal centers on physical craft — the effects work, the makeup, the specific texture of decay. The film delivers that craft within a narrative that gives it meaning beyond pure spectacle.
Cult Status
Directed by Mark Goldblatt, Dead Heat was produced as a genre hybrid, mixing action-comedy with horror. Dead Heat received mixed reviews upon release, with some critics appreciating its originality while others found its tone uneven. It has since developed a cult following for its unusual premise and energetic style.
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