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 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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I think this is a new genre that they're all sort of working their way through it and haven't got all the kinks worked out yet but it's a genre that works for me.
Save your money for something good and enjoyable
It isn't all that great, actually. Really cheesy and very predicable of how certain scenes are gonna turn play out. However, I guess that's the charm of it all, because I would consider this one of my guilty pleasures.
It is an exhilarating, distressing, funny and profound film, with one of the more memorable film scores in years,
Dead End is loads of fun to watch. It keeps you in suspense until the very end. I'd recommend this film to anyone who enjoys a good mystery. A great addition to anyone's DVD collection. You'll enjoy re-watching this thriller to see what clues you missed along the way, and to find that you are just as surprised the second, or third time around. The romantic scenes between the stars is hot and steamy. Excellent direction all around, and the cast is superb. I can't wait to see more films from this writer/director. It's great to see some new talent that has great stories to tell. It's not often that you're shocked at the end. Great job!
I've been an acting coach in Los Angeles for over 25 years and had some students that went on to greatness. With that said, Dead End has a fine ensemble cast. Key word here is: Believable! This film although not a big budget picture fulfills all the aspects of one. The production value, locations, music are first rate. The Director keeps the story moving and has you guessing through to the very end. I believe that the only reason for good acting and good story is because of the written word. The Screenplay. Considering the thrillers that are current like Stephan King's Secret Window to the classics from Hitchcock, Dead End is comparable. A special mention that the sex scenes are steamy and the violence tame compared to some of the slasher movies. William Snow is star material, I hope someone finds him.
This is a wonderfully crafted, small independent picture. I was pleasantly surprised. It's as good as they come! The leader actor, William Snow is a star in the making. The locations, script, and directions are all top notch. This movie is a must see.
Dead End is a well-crafted suspense/thriller from Australia. This is a lower budget film and doesn't have all of the Hollywood special effects that so often lure viewers to the box office, but it does have a well-written script and solid acting. I particularly liked the Australian actress Victoria Hill who plays Lori Peterson and does a very nice job acting - both clothed and unclothed. This film has the most important element in a suspense/thriller - an unpredictable ending. If you like smartly written "Hitchcockian" mysteries, you will like Dead End.