The Dead Pool

• Action
• Crime
• Thriller

In a cynical 1980s San Francisco saturated with media obsession, hardened detective Harry Callahan confronts a disturbing game where a twisted individual predicts – and then executes – the deaths of celebrities. This installment departs from the gritty realism of prior films, leaning into a self-aware, almost meta commentary on fame and the public’s morbid fascination with it, punctuated by the jarring inclusion of a synth-pop soundtrack. The investigation isn’t simply a procedural chase, but a descent into the unsettling world of celebrity culture and the blurring lines between entertainment and real-life tragedy, forcing Callahan to navigate a bizarre landscape of game shows, rock stars, and stalkers. The added dynamic of a composed and capable partner challenges Callahan’s gruff, lone-wolf approach, offering glimpses of reluctant camaraderie amidst the escalating body count.