Slow Burn
1986, English. Directed by Matthew Chapman.
Jacob Asch is hired by Gerald McMurty to find his ex-wife Laine and their son in Palm Springs. Jacob finds Laine and a teenager named Donnie who may or may not be Gerald's son. He also finds an intricate web of deceit and betrayal that begin to lead to death. He takes it upon himself to unravel the mystery and find out who is killing people and why.
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Matthew ChapmanDirector
- Eric RobertsJacob Asch
- Beverly D'AngeloLaine Fleischer
- Dennis LipscombRon McDonald
- Raymond J. BarryGerald McMurty
- Anne SchedeenMona
- Emily LongstrethPam Draper
- Henry GibsonRobert
- Dan HedayaSimon Fleischer
- Frank SchullerNorton
- Victoria CatlinErica
- Edward BunkerGeorge
- Johnny DeppDonnie Fleischer
Details
- Released
- 29 June 1986
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Matthew Chapman
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How long is Slow Burn?
Slow Burn runs 92 minutes (1h 32m).
Does Slow Burn have a post-credits scene?
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Slow Burn parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Slow Burn is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Slow Burn on?
Slow Burn isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 29 June 1986. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Slow Burn?
If you liked Slow Burn, try Sherlock: The Abominable Bride, Seeds of Yesterday, Doctor Who: Voyage of the Damned.
Who directed Slow Burn?
Slow Burn (1986) was directed by Matthew Chapman and stars Eric Roberts, Beverly D'Angelo, Dennis Lipscomb.