Scorched Heat
Synopsis
Steve is a successful businessman in Dallas. One day he receives a letter from his old friend Eric in Sweden. Eric is overstrained and threatens to reveal a crime that they committed as children. Steve realizes that he has to go to Sweden and help Eric. Steve's wife Linda insists on coming too. Something she will deeply regret. When they arrive in Sweden they find Eric on the verge of insanity. He raves about their old teacher, who was burned to death in a mysterious fire many years ago. Steve and Linda become involved in Eric's world of illusions. Soon it gets impossible to distinguish between dream and reality. They are more and more affected by an evil force from the other side. The trip that should have been a vacation to Sweden becomes a one way ticket to hell.
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SCORCHED HEAT (pilot - 1986)
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-03-09
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Harald Treutiger
Steve
Babs Brinklund
Linda
Martin Brandqvist
Eric
Dennis Castillo
Young Eric
Eric Elmerson
Young Steve
Peter Borg
Priest
Johnny Harborg
Mr George Andersson
Demba Conta
Cab driver
Johan Dernelius
Burglar
Tony Ellis
Nike Tylor
Michael Flanigan
Harry Grant
Anna Fransson
Blaze
Max Fredriksson
Gang leader
Anders Jönsson
Police officer
Kjell Larsson
Church demon
Martin J. Larsson
Church visitor
Kay Müller
Hoodlum
Anders Sjoeland
Big Boss
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 15, 1987
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Borg
- Screenplay & Story
- Anders Jönsson, Peter Borg, Johan Dernelius
- Original Score
- Martin Brandqvist
- Original Title
- Scorched Heat
- Country of Origin
- Sweden
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Cobra Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Borg
Anders Jönsson, Peter Borg, Johan Dernelius
Martin Brandqvist
Mats Hallesjö
Mats Hallesjö
Kjell Larsson
Department Leadership Roster
Mats Hallesjö
Director of Photography
Kjell Larsson
Producer
Mats Hallesjö
Editor
Martin Brandqvist
Original Music Composer
Peter Borg
Writer
Peter Borg
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Scorched Heat
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What is Scorched Heat about?
Steve is a successful businessman in Dallas. One day he receives a letter from his old friend Eric in Sweden. Eric is overstrained and threatens to reveal a crime that they committed as children. Steve realizes that he has to go to Sweden and help Eric. Steve's wife Linda insists on coming too. Something she will deeply regret. When they arrive in Sweden they find Eric on the verge of insanity. He raves about their old teacher, who was burned to death in a mysterious fire many years ago. Steve and Linda become involved in Eric's world of illusions. Soon it gets impossible to distinguish between dream and reality. They are more and more affected by an evil force from the other side. The trip that should have been a vacation to Sweden becomes a one way ticket to hell.
Who directed Scorched Heat?
Scorched Heat was directed by Peter Borg.
Who stars in Scorched Heat?
The principal cast of Scorched Heat includes Harald Treutiger, Babs Brinklund, Martin Brandqvist, Dennis Castillo, Eric Elmerson.
When was Scorched Heat released and how long is it?
Scorched Heat was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Scorched Heat?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Scorched Heat was composed by Martin Brandqvist.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Scorched Heat?
Scorched Heat holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).