In his mind, he has the power to see the future. In his hands, he has the power to change it.
The Premise
Johnny Smith is a schoolteacher with his whole life ahead of him but, after leaving his fiancee's home one night, is involved in a car crash which leaves him in a coma for 5 years. When he wakes, he discovers he has an ability to see into the past, present and future life of anyone with whom he comes into physical contact.
Why It Terrifies Us
Categorized under Psychological Horror, The Dead Zone taps into fundamental fears. The 7.2/100 Scare Score is well-earned. The themes of sheriff, coma, based on novel or book continually haunt viewers long after the credits roll.
Into The Vault
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