Dead Kids
1981, English. Directed by Michael Laughlin.
Town population is down... about six feet
When the teenagers in a small Illinois town start getting murdered, the police chief makes a connection to the mysterious scientific experiments being done at the local university and must stop them before his own son is dragged into the deadly scheme.
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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5.5/10 from 73 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Dead Kids isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online.
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Cast & crew
- Michael LaughlinDirector
- Michael MurphyJohn Brady
- Louise FletcherBarbara Moorehead
- Dan ShorPete Brady
- Fiona LewisGwen Parkinson
- Arthur DignamDr. Le Sange / Nagel
- Dey YoungCaroline
- Marc McClureOliver Myerhoff
- Scott BradyShea
- Charles LaneDonovan
- Elizabeth CheshireLucy Brown
- Beryl Te WiataMrs. Haskell
- Jim BoelsenWaldo
Details
- Released
- 16 October 1981
- Country
- Australia, New Zealand, United Kingdom
- Written by
- Bill Condon, Michael Laughlin
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Dead Kids: quick answers
Is Dead Kids worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.5/10 from 73 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Dead Kids?
Dead Kids runs 99 minutes (1h 39m).
Does Dead Kids have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Dead Kids. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Dead Kids parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Dead Kids is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Dead Kids on?
Dead Kids isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Dead Kids?
If you liked Dead Kids, try Disturbing Behavior, Man-Made Monster, The Kindred.
Who directed Dead Kids?
Dead Kids (1981) was directed by Michael Laughlin and stars Michael Murphy, Louise Fletcher, Dan Shor.