The Dead Zone with Patrick Fischler

Episode 79,   Aug 18, 2021, 08:00 AM

The great character actor Patrick Fischler joins Wampler and Vespe to discuss Stephen King's The Dead Zone and the David Cronenberg adaptation. Of course, Wampler interrogates our poor guest about his work with David Lynch before diving into the topic at hand. What are some key differences between the book and the movie? How come The Dead Zone is still somehow underrated as an adaptation? Why is Christopher Walken so great in this movie? What would we do with Dead Zone psychic powers? And how does a breakfast with Kurt Russell tie into everything? You'll have to listen to find out!

Today's guest has appeared in Mulholland Dr., Twin Peaks: The Return, Mad Men and Hail, Caesar! His chosen topic: The Dead Zone.