Living with the Dead (2002)

A man begins to have disturbing visions of dead people, among whom are his mother and victims of a local serial killer. The detective investigating the murders looks to him for help in solving the case.

Director:

Stephen Gyllenhaal

Writers:

James Van Praagh (book), John Pielmeier

Stars:

Ted Danson, Mary Steenburgen, Diane Ladd

4 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Ted Danson	...	James Van Praagh
Mary Steenburgen	...	Detective Karen Condrin
Diane Ladd	...	Regina Van Praagh
Michael Moriarty	...	Adrian, Psychic
Donna White
Connor Widdows	...	Young James Van Praagh
Joy Coghill	...	Mrs. Ziff
Jay Brazeau	...	Psychiatrist
Maggie Blue O'Hara	...	Sandy - Andy's deaf sister
Queen Latifah	...	Midge Harmon
Jack Palance	...	Allan Van Praagh
Reece Thompson	...	Andy, Abducted Boy
Neil Denis	...	Dennis Branston
Mikela Jay	...	Young Regina Van Praagh (as Mikela J. Mikael)
Eric Breker	...	Young Allan Van Praagh

Storyline

A man begins to have disturbing visions of dead people, among whom are his mother and victims of a local serial killer. The detective investigating the murders looks to him for help in solving the case.

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Plot Keywords:

close up of eye | detective | murder | guilt | catholic | 

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Taglines:

The dead are talking. One man is listening.

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Genres:

Drama | Sci-Fi | Crime | Mystery | Thriller

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for violent and disturbing content, and thematic elements

Did You Know?

Trivia

James Van Praagh, the author of the book this film is based on and real-life version of Ted Danson's character, appears in this film as the organ player.

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Connections

References The Oprah Winfrey Show (1986)

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Soundtracks

Moody
(uncredited)
Written by Joe Lervold and J.Elle
Performed by The Joel Evans Quartet
Courtesy of MasterSource

User Reviews

Superb.

This film is kind of like "Sixth Sense" (he sees dead people) only, in my opinion, a fair amount better. The guy is on one hand trying to help a detective solve a series of murders but also cope with his new found "talent" along with other personal troubles. Thoroughly watchable, I found myself eager for the adverts to end and get back to the excitement. It ends well and will surprise you.

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

28 April 2002 (USA)

Also Known As:

Talking to Heaven

Filming Locations:

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Company Credits

Production Co:

Nitelite Entertainment, CBS, Gaslight Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:

240 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1