Kiefer Sutherland

Julia Roberts

Kevin Bacon

William Baldwin

Oliver Platt

Kimberly Scott

Joshua Rudoy

Benjamin Mouton

Aeryk Egan

Kesha Reed

Hope Davis

Jim Ortlieb

John Duda

Megan Stewart

Tressa Thomas

Sanna Vraa

Beth Grant

Marilyn Dodds Frank

Patricia Belcher

Deborah Thompson Duda

Julie Warner

Gonzo Gonzalez

Afram Bill Williams

Elinore O'Connell

Nicole Niblack

Cynthia Bassham

Sarabeth Tucek

Ilona Margolis

Iilana B'tiste

Deborah Torchio

Deborah Goomas

Michelle McKee

Nancy Moran

Dede Latinopoulos

Susan French

Angela Paton

Baadja-Lyne Odums

John Benjamin Martin

John Fink

Evelina Fernández

Ingrid Oliu

Anne James

K.K. Dodds

Natsuko Ohama

Marie-Alise Recasner

Shauna O'Brien

Ted Otis

Joel Schumacher

Peter Filardi

Ve Neill

Richard Rudolph

Jim Weidman

Pamela Alch

Mali Finn

Jan de Bont

Robert Brown

James Newton Howard

Susan Becker

Eugenio Zanetti

Anne Kuljian

Michael Douglas

Rick Bieber

Scott Rudin

Michael I. Rachmil

Yolanda Toussieng

Stephen McEveety

Richard C. Franklin

Charles L. Campbell

Shari Leibowitz

Bill Erickson

Jim Dultz

Laurence Byrne

Greg John Callas

Richard Hoffenberg

Stephen Homsy

Michael Scott

Cal Roberts

Gene Kearney

Christine M. Loss

Rosemarie Fall

Marlene Hajdu

Ramon Pahoyo

Michael Burnett

Chantal Feghali

William A. Petrotta

Michael Denering

Anna Behlmer

Martin T. Hill

William F. Hogan

Armand Paoletti

John T. Kretchmer

Phil Hetos

Ted J. Kredo

Moose Enright

Jacolyn Baker

Ray Zimmerman

Susan Trembly

Geoffrey Patterson

Angie Luckey

David MacMillan

Shawn Murphy

Paul Timothy Carden

Peter Donen

Jim Prior

Gary Schilz

Michael R. Gannon

Petra Bach

Ed Golya

John Roesch

Greg Orloff

Carolyn Tapp

Richard L. Hill

Rick LeFevour

Lou Weinert

Nathaniel James Dunn

Steve Adcock

Megan McConnell

Pattye Rogers

Gary Burritt

Marty Paich

Marsha Zvonkin

Tammy Karabas

Ed Ayer

Barbara L. Roche

Rocky Buzzini

Bobby Porter

Larry Nicholas

Drama

Science Fiction

Horror

Flatliners

Stonebridge Entertainment

Columbia Pictures

United States of America

The arrogance of medicinally inclined youth!

I remember coming out the theatre after having seen Flatliners in 1990 and being really annoyed. The premise of the story is so superb and was ripe for a terrifying horror film, but Flatliners then, and now, is not terrifying, but that actually doesn't matter.

In 1990 some of the more bright young acting prospects were off making Memphis Belle, the other half that was made up of potential Brat Packers like Kiefer Sutherland, Julia Roberts, William Baldwin, Oliver Platt and Kevin Bacon, were joining director Joel Schumacher for this delve into life after death experiments. 

The tyro medical students, led by a darkly egotistical Sutherland, begin inducing their own deaths to see what awaits once the flatline has been reached. Seems great at first, but as the students push the time limits of being dead still further, what comes into their real worlds is actually not welcome.

Pic is never close to being frightening, but the thematics involved are chilling and the big message at its heart is loud and clear. At times it's an uneasy blend of supernatural dalliances and medical science, but the breezy cast hold engagement, while cinematographer Jan de Bont's misty lenses are perfectly in the realm of the ethereal. 7/10

Stop for a minute and contemplate the fact that Joel Schumacher made this when he was channeling Joel Schumacher and it actually turned out to be a good, compelling, and frightening film.

How the heck did that happen?

I mean, sure, the story was good for a horror flick and it was pretty compelling. And, to be fair, it did have a great case and the acting was beyond par.

So you know, there was a lot working for it despite it being Joel Schumacher in the 90s being Joel Schumacher in the 90s.

I guess what I am saying is that you should give it a shot, despite the director.

Flatliners presents a compelling concept about exploring life after death through risky medical experiments conducted by five ambitious students. The film unfolds with a strong character build-up and escalating tension as supernatural consequences begin haunting them. Emotional depth is explored through personal guilt and unresolved trauma, making each character's journey unique. With impressive acting, effective use of visuals, and a strong moral message, the film remains engaging and thought-provoking. Despite its age, Flatliners delivers a powerful reminder that death—and guilt—should never be taken lightly.

Read the full review here: (Indonesian version : alunauwie.com) and  (English version : uwiepuspita.com)

English

Flatliners ≣ 1990 ≣ Trailer ≣ Remastered

Original Trailer