Deadly Games (1982): cast, story & where to watch

1982 · Film · ★ 2.9

Deadly Games poster

Released in 1982, Deadly Games is an action, comedy, crime and horror film directed by Scott Mansfield, running about 95 minutes. “Only he will hear your scream!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. A masked maniac with a penchant for a monster-themed board game is playing his own twisted game with the women of a small American town. Each time the dice are rolled, another victim meets a grisly end. Returning home to mourn the death of her murdered sister, Keegan befriends local cop Roger and reclusive cinema projectionist Billy — but soon finds herself in the killer's sights.

Who’s in it. Deadly Games stars Jo Ann Harris as Keegan Lawrence, Sam Groom as Roger Lane, Steve Railsback as Billy Owens and Denise Galik as Mary Adams, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 2.9/10, Deadly Games has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Night Flight Plus and ARROW and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Deadly Games page.

If you liked it. Fans of Deadly Games tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Deadly Games (1982)?
In US, Deadly Games is available to stream on Night Flight Plus and ARROW, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Deadly Games worth watching?
Deadly Games holds an audience score of 2.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy, crime and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Deadly Games?
Deadly Games stars Jo Ann Harris, Sam Groom, Steve Railsback, Denise Galik and Dick Butkus.
When was Deadly Games released?
Deadly Games was released in 1982, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.