The Dead Zone (Special Edition)

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David Cronenberg's adaptation of the Stephen King novel. Johnny Smith (Christopher Walken) is a schoolteacher who. after surviving a terrible road accident. emerges from a five-year coma cursed with psychic powers which enable him to see into the future. When he then meets Presidential candidate Greg Stillson (Martin Sheen). Johnny has a vision of the apocalyptic disasters which would befall the world if this man should ever win office. and realizes that it is his destiny to prevent such a thing from ever happening. Christopher Walken leads an all-star cast including Tom Skerritt and Martin Sheen, in a thriller that is ahead of its time. School teacher Johnny Smith (Walken) had a beautiful fiancé, rewarding career and a fortunate life. Until one tragic accident changed everything. After slamming into an 18-wheeler, Johnny is plunged into a five-year coma. When he awakens, he finds his true collision was with destiny - he now has the remarkable gift (or curse) of seeing into the future. From Horror master Stephen King and Director David Cronenberg, this supernatural thriller turns an everyday guy into a reluctant hero... saving children in danger, helping the police and catching serial killers. But Johnny's next vision may be his most terrifying yet, and gives him a once-in-a-lifetime chance to save the world... at what may be the ultimate price. Special Features: Audio commentary by screenplay writer Stephen Jones and film critic Kim Newman Memories from The Dead Zone The Look of The Dead Zone Visions and Horror from The Dead Zone The Politics of The Dead Zone