Dead of Winter
“Katie McGovern will do anything to become an actress. Even if it kills her… tonight it might.”
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Dead of Winter 1987 TV trailer
Type: Teaser • Published 2010-10-25
Top Cast
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Mary Steenburgen
Julie Rose / Katie McGovern / Evelyn
Roddy McDowall
Mr. Murray
Jan Rubeš
Dr. Joseph Lewis
William Russ
Rob Sweeney
Ken Pogue
Officer Mullavy
Wayne Robson
Officer Huntley
Mark Malone
Roland McGovern
Michael Copeman
Highway Patrolman
Sam Malkin
Gas Jock
Pamela Moller
Woman at Audition
Dwayne McLean
Killer
Paul Welsh
New Year's Eve Reveler
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 6, 1987
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 13, 2023
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$2.4M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Arthur Penn
- Screenplay & Story
- Anthony Gilbert, Marc Shmuger, Mark Malone
- Original Score
- Richard Einhorn
- Original Title
- Dead of Winter
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Worldwide Gross
- $2.4M
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Arthur Penn
Anthony Gilbert, Marc Shmuger, Mark Malone
Richard Einhorn
Jan Weincke, Newton Thomas Sigel
Rick Shaine
John Bloomgarden, Marc Shmuger
Department Leadership Roster
Arthur Penn
Director
Marc Shmuger
Writer
Mark Malone
Writer
John Bloomgarden
Producer
Dwayne McLean
Stunt Coordinator
Marc Shmuger
Producer
Rick Shaine
Editor
Jan Weincke
Director of Photography
Bill Brodie
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dead of Winter
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Dead of Winter 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 directed Dead of Winter?
Dead of Winter was directed by Arthur Penn.
Who stars in Dead of Winter?
The principal cast of Dead of Winter includes Mary Steenburgen, Roddy McDowall, Jan Rubeš, William Russ, Ken Pogue.
When was Dead of Winter released and how long is it?
Dead of Winter was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
How much did Dead of Winter make at the box office?
Dead of Winter grossed $2.4M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Dead of Winter?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Dead of Winter was composed by Richard Einhorn.
Is Dead of Winter based on a book or true story?
Dead of Winter is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Anthony Gilbert".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Dead of Winter?
Dead of Winter holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).