Death Warmed Up

Nov 22, 1984

1h 18m

★ 4.4

...You'll Never Want To Change Your Mind Again..!

Overview

A kid is hypnotized by a scientist to kill his parents and ends in a mental institution. As a grown up he returns to seek revenge over the scientist.

Genres

Horror

Science Fiction

Production Companies

Tucker Production Company

New Zealand Film Commission

Death Warmed Up Trailers

Cast

Michael Tucker

Michael Hurst

Sandy

Margaret Umbers

Lucas

William Upjohn

Jeannie

Norelle Scott

Dr. Archer Howell

Gary Day

Spider

David Letch

Jannings

Geoff Snell

Tex

Bruno Lawrence

Bill

Ian Watkin

Professor Tucker

David Weatherley

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