Is Dead of Winter scary?

MyCinema has not rated Dead of Winter for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a horror and thriller film. It is rated R in the United States.

Where can I watch Dead of Winter in the US?

Dead of Winter streams on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, and 4 more, is free on The Roku Channel, YouTube Free, and Tubi TV, and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 1 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.

How long is Dead of Winter?

Dead of Winter runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).

Is Dead of Winter suitable for kids?

Dead of Winter is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.

TMDB19871h 40mHorror / Thriller

Dead of Winter

Name: Dead of Winter
Genre: Horror, Thriller
Released: 1987-02-06
Duration: 100 min

Katie McGovern will do anything to become an actress. Even if it kills her… tonight it might.

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.

TMDB audience score

Based on 129 votes

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Availability in the US

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Dead of Winter at a glance

Worked out from the film's TMDB record and its United States provider listings. These are facts about the data, not a review.

Runtime

Standard length · 1h 40m

At 1h 40m it sits between 90 minutes and two hours.

Genres

Horror · Thriller

TMDB files it under horror and thriller.

US availability

7 subscriptions · 3 free · 4 to rent · 4 to buy

Included with 7 subscription services: Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, and 4 more. Free or ad-supported on The Roku Channel, YouTube Free, and Tubi TV. Listed to rent from 4 stores. Listed to buy from 4 stores.

TMDB audience score

6.0 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 129 votes, a positive audience score. That is a moderate sample of voters.

Why watch Dead of Winter tonight

It is a regular evening's length at 1h 40m.
It is included with Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, and 4 more in the US, so there is no rental fee if you already subscribe.
TMDB users rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 129 votes.
There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

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Questions about Dead of Winter

Is Dead of Winter scary?: MyCinema has not rated Dead of Winter for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a horror and thriller film. It is rated R in the United States.
Where can I watch Dead of Winter in the US?: Dead of Winter streams on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, and 4 more, is free on The Roku Channel, YouTube Free, and Tubi TV, and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 1 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is Dead of Winter?: Dead of Winter runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).
Is Dead of Winter suitable for kids?: Dead of Winter is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.