Dead Connection (1994)

After a series of murders in motel rooms are connected, a cop, Dickson, heads out on the trail to find a serial killer. He discovers that he signs the motel guest-books with the names of ... See full summary »

Director:

Nigel Dick

Writers:

Jonathan Tydor (story), Larry Golin (screenplay)

Stars:

Michael Madsen, Lisa Sinclair, Paul Leslie Disley

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Michael Madsen	...	Det. Matt Dickson
Lisa Sinclair	...	Doreen
Paul Leslie Disley	...	2 Die 4
Simon Kenny	...	2 Die 4
Nicholas Kenny	...	2 Die 4
Andrew Shaw	...	2 Die 4
Parker Posey	...	Denise
Connie Blankenship	...	Terry
John Clayton Schafer	...	Jeff
Jimmy Ortega	...	Vince
Gary Stretch	...	Richard Welton
Eric DaRe	...	Anthony the Bouncer
Alex Desir	...	Bald Guy
Julio Oscar Mechoso	...	Linen Suit
Brenda Swanson	...	Susan

Storyline

After a series of murders in motel rooms are connected, a cop, Dickson, heads out on the trail to find a serial killer. He discovers that he signs the motel guest-books with the names of boxers, and hence gets a lead on him. However, when he just fails to catch up arrest him, the chase becomes personal.

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Plot Keywords:

serial killer | police | detective | independent film

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Taglines:

Somewhere on the streets of L.A., a killer waits to strike again. For the Cop on his trail, it's a race against time to solve the mystery of the FINAL COMBINATION (Video Australia)

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Genres:

Thriller | Drama

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Certificate:

R

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

18 November 1994 (UK)

Also Known As:

Lights Out

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

PolyGram Filmed Entertainment, Propaganda Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

93 min

Sound Mix:

Ultra Stereo

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Quotes

[About phone sex.]
Sammy: Call me old-fashioned, but I like my women live and direct.

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Connections

Featured in Los Angeles Plays Itself (2003)

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Soundtracks

"NO TWO BIT JUDGE"
Written by Nigel Dick
Performed by Mojo Wuerken

User Reviews

Obscene phone calls lead to dead connections.

Mediocre thriller about an asthmatic detective(Michael Madsen)and a young reporter(Lisa Bonet)trying to get a line on a serial killer(Gary Stretch) who makes obscene phone calls and leaves most of his victims in motel rooms. Brutality and a glimpse of sex. Just not enough to even be a mild winner. Also in the cast:Lisa Sinclair, Jimmy Ortega, John Clayton Schafer and Parker Posey.