“The Dead Zone” (1983) is a horror/drama directed by David Cronenberg based on a novel by Stephen King. When Johnny Smith (Christopher Walken) awakens from a coma caused by a car accident, he finds that years have passed. Heartbroken that his girlfriend (Brooke Adams) has moved on, Johnny must also contend with new unsettling powers allowing him to see a person’s future with a mere touch. After shaking the hand of aspiring politician Greg Stillson (Martin Sheen), Johnny sees the impending danger presented by the candidate’s victory and resolves to prevent it.
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