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 booty live and direct.

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Connections

Featured in Los Angeles Plays Itself (2003)

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Soundtracks

"THE FUTURE MRS. SMITH"
Written by Nigel Dick and Jace Smith
Performed by Mojo Wuerken

User Reviews

Predictable.

If you share my opinion that Michael Madsen is just about the epitome of "cool", and that he can be interesting to watch even when HE isn't very interested in a project, then you have at least one good reason to sit through this watchable but predictable and formulaic thriller (he also has a nice, easy chemistry with co-star Lisa Bonet). The film doesn't become actively bad until the ridiculous turn of events that leads to the climax. (**)