Dead Heat

• Horror
• Science Fiction
• Action
• Thriller
• Comedy

Detective Roger Mortis doesn’t simply return from the dead – he’s resurrected with a ticking clock, a decaying body, and twelve hours to solve his own murder, a bizarre consequence of a shadowy corporation’s experimental re-animation process. This isn't a standard police procedural; it’s a darkly comedic and surprisingly gruesome blend of buddy-cop action and zombie horror, utilizing practical effects and slapstick violence reminiscent of classic horror-comedies. The film thrives on its self-aware absurdity and the escalating physical deterioration of its protagonist, leaning into the grotesque with morbid humor as Mortis races against time and his own dissolving form. Beyond the frantic investigation and escalating body horror, *Dead Heat* explores themes of mortality and second chances through a uniquely macabre lens, prioritizing frantic energy and darkly playful tone over conventional thrills or scares.