Living with the Dead (2002) (TV)

User Rating:

7.1/10   

Director:

Stephen Gyllenhaal

Writers (WGA):

James Van Praagh (book)
John Pielmeier (written by)

Release Date:

28 April 2002 (USA)

Genre:

Drama | Sci-Fi | Crime | Mystery | Thriller

Tagline:

The dead are talking. One man is listening.

Plot:

A man begins to have disturbing visions of dead people, among whom are his mother and victims of a local serial killer. The detective investigating the murders looks to him for help in solving the case. |

Plot Keywords:

Murder | Detective | Ghost | Flashback Sequence | Catholic

Awards:

3 nominations

Cast

Ted Danson	...	James Van Praagh
Mary Steenburgen	...	Detective Karen Condrin
Diane Ladd	...	Regina Van Praagh
Michael Moriarty	...	Adrian, Psychic
Donna White
Connor Widdows	...	Young James Van Praagh
Joy Coghill	...	Mrs. Ziff
Jay Brazeau	...	Psychiatrist
Queen Latifah	...	Midge Harmon
Maggie Blue O'Hara	...	Sandy, Deaf Girl
Jack Palance	...	Allan Van Praagh
Reece Thompson	...	Andy, Abducted Boy
Neil Denis	...	Dennis Branston
Mikela J. Mikael	...	Young Regina Van Praagh
Eric Breker	...	Young Allan Van Praagh

Also Known As:

Talking to Heaven (Europe: English title) (USA) (working title)

MPAA:

Rated PG-13 for violent and disturbing content, and thematic elements.

Runtime:

UK:142 min | USA:240 min (including commercials)

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Certification:

USA:PG-13

Filming Locations:

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Company:

Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS)

Trivia:

James Van Praagh, the author of the book this film is based on and real-life version of Ted Danson's character, appears in this film as the organ player.

Movie Connections:

References The Sixth Sense (1999)

Great!

I have to admit I didn't have much faith in Ted Denson- he usually plays in comedies, and this movie is a drama. But after watching this movie, I have to beg for forgiveness for my lack of faith. :-) Denson was excellent and I was very impressed. The same can be said about Queen Latifah. They made me feel their fear, confusion, happiness etc. The plot was very good. I was in suspense the whole movie. Great direction, too. I loved the whole aura of the movie- dark and mysterious, spooky and creepy at times. It managed to be a suspense/horror movie, without being a standard horror movie. I mean, they don't show blood or disgusting things like in "Scream" (for example), but psychologically horror, like "The sixth sense". Hope you got my drift... :-)

Bottom line: this movie was great, I really enjoyed everything about it: acting, script, photography, direction, plot...everything. If you have the chance to watch it- watch it. I think you'll enjoy it... Have fun!!!