Mind control, brutal revenge, and a black Fairlane haunt this New Zealand sci-fi horror trip.
DEATH WARMED UP
A kid is hypnotized by a scientist to kill his parents and ends in a mental institution. As a grown up he returns to seek revenge over the scientist.
Death Warmed Up is a 1985 New Zealand horror and science fiction film directed by David Blyth about Michael Tucker, who, after being used as a test subject for mind control drugs and committing murder as a child, seeks violent revenge on the scientist responsible.
Synopsis
- Director
- David Blyth
- Writers
- David Blyth, Michael Heath
- Release
- 1985
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
- Genres
- Horror, Science Fiction
- Also Known As
- Death Warmed Over, El cerebro del año 2000
Why Cult
Dr. Howell’s unethical mind control experiments set the stage for a bloody, psychotronic showdown.
After years in a mental institution, Michael Tucker hits the road with friends and a grudge, destination: revenge.
This 1985 genre-bender brings a distinctly Kiwi flavor to its wild blend of horror and science fiction.
From childhood hypnosis to a mob of brainwashed slaves, the film keeps its mind-bending horror front and center.
Themes & Keywords
Questions from the Vault
What is Death Warmed Up about? +
Death Warmed Up follows Michael Tucker, who, after being forced to kill his parents under mind control as a child, seeks revenge against the scientist responsible years later.
Who directed Death Warmed Up? +
Death Warmed Up was directed by David Blyth.
How long is Death Warmed Up? +
Death Warmed Up has a runtime of 78 minutes.
What genre is Death Warmed Up? +
Death Warmed Up is classified as horror and science fiction.
Where can I watch Death Warmed Up? +
Death Warmed Up is available to stream on SassyFlix.
When was Death Warmed Up released? +
Death Warmed Up was released in 1985.
Collection Spotlight
Terror From Beyond!
Why settle for a clean getaway when you can watch the whole thing explode? High-speed pursuits, blown escapes, and metal-crunching wreckage.
Explore Collection →