Dead of Winter (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1987, Dead of Winter is a thriller and horror film directed by Arthur Penn, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. A fledgling actress is lured to a remote mansion for a screen-test, soon discovering she is actually a prisoner in the middle of a blackmail plot.
Who’s in it. Dead of Winter stars Mary Steenburgen as Julie Rose / Katie McGovern / Evelyn, Roddy McDowall as Mr. Murray, Jan Rubeš as Dr. Joseph Lewis and William Russ as Rob Sweeney, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Dead of Winter has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $2.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dead of Winter page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dead of Winter tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dead of Winter (1987)?
- In US, Dead of Winter is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Dead of Winter worth watching?
- Dead of Winter holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Dead of Winter?
- Dead of Winter stars Mary Steenburgen, Roddy McDowall, Jan Rubeš, William Russ and Ken Pogue.
- When was Dead of Winter released?
- Dead of Winter was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.