Chiller (1985) (TV)

User Rating:

4.3/10   

Director:

Wes Craven

Writer:

J.D. Feigelson (written by)

Release Date:

22 May 1985 (USA)

Genre:

Horror | Thriller

Plot:

Corporate exec Miles Creighton dies, and is cryogenically frozen in the hopes that he can be revived. 10 years later, the procedure is a success, and Miles returns--without his soul.

Plot Keywords:

Science | Living Dead | Family Relationships | Cryogenics | Murder

Cast

Michael Beck	...	Miles Creighton
Beatrice Straight	...	Marion Creighton
Laura Johnson	...	Leigh Kenyon
Dick O'Neill	...	Clarence Beeson
Alan Fudge	...	Dr. Stricklin
Craig Richard Nelson	...	Dr. Collier
Paul Sorvino	...	Reverend Penny
Jill Schoelen	...	Stacey
Anne Seymour	...	Mrs. Bunch
Russ Marin	...	Dr. Sample
Jerry Lacy	...	Jerry Burley
Edward Blackoff	...	2nd Technician
Kenneth White	...	Technician #1
Ned Wertimer	...	Mr. Hanna
Wendy Goldman	...	Secretary

Also Known As:

Wes Craven's Chiller (USA) (video box title)

Runtime:

104 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Sound Mix:

Mono

Certification:

Iceland:16 | UK:15 | Sweden:15 (video rating) | Australia:M (2008) | Norway:15 | USA:PG-13

Company:

Frozen Man Productions

has some good ideas...

I came across this title one day while I was at the video store. Being a fan of Craven's work, I decided to give it a shot. CHILLER has an interesting premise (about the possible dangers of cryogenics), but suffers from the restrictions that come with making a movie for television. I liked this movie, for the most part. But it might have been better had it been given a larger budget and not made for TV. I would recommend it if you happen to like Wes Craven's movies, but just don't expect CHILLER to hold up to A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET or THE SERPENT AND THE RAINBOW.