IMDb 7.5 2006 HD

BlackJack: Dead Memory

BlackJack: Dead Memory

2006
Crime Drama Mystery TV Movie
NR USA
4 / 10
7.5 IMDB

A young woman goes missing when her car breaks down one rainy night. Her body is later discovered in a national park and for Detective Jack Kempson's offsider…

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Peter Andrikidis
Starring
Colin Friels / David Field / Marta Dusseldorp / Sophie Lee / Daniel MacPherson / Garry McDonald / Aaron Pedersen / Erik Thomson

How Viewers Describe This Film

Common themes and sentiments

compelling dark atmospheric emotional gripping predictable competent intense brooding solid tragic

Reviews

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Genevieve Walsh
May 5, 2026
4.5 / 5
4.5

BlackJack: Dead Memory distinguishes itself through its keen psychological insight and the powerful performance of Marta Dusseldorp. As Detective Sam, she navigates the complexities of a murder investigation that mirrors her own unresolved grief, delivering a performance of…

A
Arthur Finch
May 5, 2026
2.5 / 5
2.5

While BlackJack: Dead Memory attempts to weave a personal narrative into its crime investigation, it ultimately feels somewhat predictable. Colin Friels delivers a competent performance, but the film's true focus lies with Marta Dusseldorp's character, Sam, whose past…

P
Philippa Davies
May 5, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

BlackJack: Dead Memory presents a solid crime drama with a personal twist. The premise, where a current case echoes a detective's past tragedy, is a well-trodden path, but the execution here is generally effective. Colin Friels is reliable…

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Marcus Thorne
May 5, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

This instalment of the BlackJack series, Dead Memory, proves to be a surprisingly potent exploration of how past traumas resurface through present-day crimes. The performance from Marta Dusseldorp as Detective Sam is a standout, imbuing the character with…

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Eleanor Vance
May 5, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

BlackJack: Dead Memory offers a familiar yet compelling crime procedural, elevated by its focus on personal stakes. Colin Friels anchors the narrative as the seasoned Detective Kempson, but it's Marta Dusseldorp's portrayal of Sam that truly resonates. Her…

FAQs

The title 'Dead Memory' likely refers to the buried or suppressed memories that Detective Sam is forced to confront. The crime mirrors the disappearance of her friend, suggesting that the past has been a 'dead memory' – something dormant but still impactful. The investigation resurrects these painful recollections, making them tragically 'alive' once more.