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Mind control, brutal revenge, and a black Fairlane haunt this New Zealand sci-fi horror trip.

DEATH WARMED UP

1985 · 1h 18m · R · Horror / Science Fiction

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.

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What is Death Warmed Up about?

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

As a child, Michael Tucker (Michael Hurst) is used as a test subject for mind control drugs developed by evil scientist Dr. Howell (Gary Day), which cause him to unwittingly kill his parents. After spending seven years in a mental institution for the murders, Michael, his girlfriend Sandy (Margaret Umbers) and his two friends Jeannie (Norelle Scott) and Lucas (William Upjohn) use Michael's car, a black 1963 Ford Fairlane 500, to set out on a trip to a remote island on which Dr. Howell's clinic is located. Desperate for revenge, Michael is determined to infiltrate the scientist's base and kill him with no mercy. After tracking him down, he kills Howell's mob of mind controlled slaves who are both zombies, but in the resulting mayhem both Jeannie and Lucas are both killed. At last Michael proceeds to brutally kill Howell after repeatedly stabbing him in the stomach with a knife. After escaping from the clinic, Michael and Sandy return to their holiday home, only to discover that it caught fire. When Michael steps out to investigate the damage, he is struck by a falling electrical line and is electrocuted to death, leaving Sandy alone weeping over the loss of him as she's overcome with grief and starting to run. 
Details & Specs
Director
David Blyth
Writers
David Blyth, Michael Heath
Release
1985
Runtime
1h 18m
Also Known As
Death Warmed Over, El cerebro del año 2000

Why Cult

Mad Scientist Mayhem

Dr. Howell’s unethical mind control experiments set the stage for a bloody, psychotronic showdown.

Vengeful Road Trip

After years in a mental institution, Michael Tucker hits the road with friends and a grudge, destination: revenge.

New Zealand Cult Cinema

This 1985 genre-bender brings a distinctly Kiwi flavor to its wild blend of horror and science fiction.

Sinister Mind Control

From childhood hypnosis to a mob of brainwashed slaves, the film keeps its mind-bending horror front and center.

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.

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