Revealing mistake: The stunt dummy that falls from the balcony in John's stead is pretty obvious. Its blank face is even visible briefly as it falls, and again when it lands. (01:37:40)
The Dead Zone (1983)
Ending / spoiler
Directed by: David Cronenberg
Starring: Christopher Walken, Martin Sheen, Herbert Lom, Tom Skerritt, Brooke Adams
Johnny shoots at,but doesn't hit Greg Stilson. GS freaks out and holds a baby in front of him to protect himself and his picture is taken of doing this. He ends up on the cover a national magazine and his chances of getting elected are ruined. Johnny gets shot and dies,but not before touching GS to see that he will commit suicide.
Kevin Trice
More mistakes in The Dead Zone
Greg Stillson: My God! What a glorious day.
Sonny Elliman: Amen.
Trivia: During Johnny's visions, his involuntary jerks were achieved by David Cronenberg firing a .357 Magnum revolver loaded with blanks from behind the camera.
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