Dead of Winter
1987, English. Directed by Arthur Penn.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
Start now and it ends at ….
Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.0/10 from 130 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Dead of Winter
Dead of Winter isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online.
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Cast & crew
- Arthur PennDirector
- Mary SteenburgenJulie Rose / Katie McGovern / Evelyn
- Roddy McDowallMr. Murray
- Jan RubešDr. Joseph Lewis
- William RussRob Sweeney
- Ken PogueOfficer Mullavy
- Wayne RobsonOfficer Huntley
- Mark MaloneRoland McGovern
- Michael CopemanHighway Patrolman
- Sam MalkinGas Jock
- Pamela MollerWoman at Audition
- Dwayne McLeanKiller
- Paul WelshNew Year's Eve Reveler
Details
- Released
- 6 February 1987
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Marc Shmuger, Mark Malone
- Box office
- $2.4M
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News & fan talk
What Dead of Winter is based on
Dead of Winter is based on The Woman in Red (1941) by Lucy Beatrice Malleson.
1941
The Woman in Red
By Lucy Beatrice Malleson
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Dead of Winter: quick answers
Is Dead of Winter worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.0/10 from 130 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Dead of Winter?
Dead of Winter runs 100 minutes (1h 40m).
Does Dead of Winter have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Dead of Winter. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Dead of Winter parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Dead of Winter is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Dead of Winter on?
Dead of Winter isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Dead of Winter?
If you liked Dead of Winter, try Whisper, Play Dead, You'll Never Find Me.
Who directed Dead of Winter?
Dead of Winter (1987) was directed by Arthur Penn and stars Mary Steenburgen, Roddy McDowall, Jan Rubeš.
What is Dead of Winter based on?
Dead of Winter is based on The Woman in Red (1941) by Lucy Beatrice Malleson.