The Dead Zone
i don’t know exactly what it is i love about this film so much i just absolutely love it. possibly some combination of the cast, director and the fact it’s a stephen king story. this is unlike a lot of cronenberg’s other, more well known works in that it’s not a stereotypical cronenberg movie with all the body horror and insane practical effects. it’s definitely his most accessible film as he reels back all the crazy shit he’s known for and loads it with a great atmosphere, fantastic visuals and an eerie sort of ambience. the bleak atmosphere is completely unmatched. christopher walken’s performance in the lead role as johnny is just outstanding, that tortured, paranoid performance is so haunting. the main ‘villain’ of the movie being a disarmingly charming but actually evil politician who’s played by martin sheen is phenomenal too. the second premonition johnny has after the picture of stillson using the baby as the human shield comes out is so good, that shot with the blood splattered over the magazine is probably one of my favourites of all time to be honest. that entire final act is also one of my favourites in any film i’ve ever watched.