Dead Kids (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1981, Dead Kids is a thriller, horror, mystery and science fiction film directed by Michael Laughlin, running about 99 minutes. “Town population is down... about six feet” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When the teenagers in a small Illinois town start getting murdered, the police chief makes a connection to the mysterious scientific experiments being done at the local university and must stop them before his own son is dragged into the deadly scheme.
Who’s in it. Dead Kids stars Michael Murphy as John Brady, Louise Fletcher as Barbara Moorehead, Dan Shor as Pete Brady and Fiona Lewis as Gwen Parkinson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Dead Kids has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV, Night Flight Plus, Screambox Amazon Channel and FlixFling and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dead Kids page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dead Kids tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dead Kids (1981)?
- In US, Dead Kids is available to stream on YouTube TV, Night Flight Plus and Screambox Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Dead Kids worth watching?
- Dead Kids holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, horror, mystery and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Dead Kids?
- Dead Kids stars Michael Murphy, Louise Fletcher, Dan Shor, Fiona Lewis and Arthur Dignam.
- When was Dead Kids released?
- Dead Kids was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.