Dead End (1999)

Deja-vu, as an ex-detective turned best selling true crime author is confronted by the copycat unsolved serial killings he investigated as a cop ten years ago. And now, all fingers are ... See full summary »

Director:

Iren Koster

Writer:

Iren Koster

Stars:

William Snow, Victoria Hill, Matthew Dyktynski

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
William Snow	...	Todd Russell
Victoria Hill	...	Lori Peterson
Matthew Dyktynski	...	Ben Sykes
Peter Hardy	...	Det. Insp. Wolcott
Michael Edward-Stevens	...	Special Agent Seaver
Terry Kenwrick	...	Pat Mason
Max Fairchild	...	Charlie Taylor
Tess Masters	...	Nancy
Natalie Bate	...	Dr. Marilyn Beck
Gary Files	...	Chief Supt. Shermon
Chris Wallace	...	Mox
Joseph Spano	...	Dr. Richard Browning
Regina Gaigalas	...	Gwen McCullough (as Gina Gaigalas)
Jackie Kelleher	...	Todd's Mother (as Jacqui Kelleher)
Kenneth Ransom	...	Asst. Supermarket Manager

Storyline

Deja-vu, as an ex-detective turned best selling true crime author is confronted by the copycat unsolved serial killings he investigated as a cop ten years ago. And now, all fingers are pointed in his direction. This, compounded by Todd's severe, mysterious headaches and his untimely discovery that he's been adopted, turn his life into his own worst nightmare.

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Plot Keywords:

copycat | female nudity | adopted son | police | serial killer | 

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Taglines:

A Journey Beyond the Realms of Crime and Reason

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Genres:

Crime | Thriller | Drama

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Details

Country:

Australia

Language:

English

Release Date:

18 March 1999 (Denmark)

Also Known As:

A Décima Vítima

Filming Locations:

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Box Office

Budget:

AUD 3,000,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Silvers/Koster Productions, B & B Film Producers

Technical Specs

Runtime:

95 min

Color:

Color

User Reviews

Dead End Takes You to the Limit and Then Some

I am a big fan of thrillers and I have to say that Dead End fulfills all of your expectations if you want to make your heart race and jump out of your seat. It's also a film where you'll find yourself wondering just who the real killer is. I'm usually good at figuring out what's going to happen next. However, this does not fit the formula. It has too many red herrings to sidetrack your thinking. In fact, I had no clue until the ending where we finally see just who the culprit really is. I thought the story was exceptional, the actors are terrific and the movie looks really good. You have to love the Australian locations. This film would make a great poster for tourism. Oh yeah, there's a scene where the two lead actors are driving around having dinner in a tram car restaurant. That was the first time I've ever seen anything like that. Talk about romantic. But beware if your faint hearted, some of the murder sequences are graphic and the sex scenes are very sexy. I would say done with good taste but still very sexy. If you want a great ride into the world of psychological thrillers, then Dead End is a good bet. I recommend it highly.