Dirty Harry Callahan is reluctantly drawn into a murder investigation when a serial killer begins targeting people associated with a violent horror film's cast and crew. The killer's victims are all featured on a betting pool of celebrities predicted to die. Harry must race against time to uncover the killer's identity before he becomes the next name on the list.

The Dead Pool was met with mixed to negative reviews from critics, and is often considered the weakest entry in the Dirty Harry series. While Clint Eastwood's performance received some praise, the plot was frequently criticized for being uninspired and derivative, and the action sequences were deemed lackluster compared to previous installments.

• Despite Clint Eastwood's continued presence, the film suffers from a weak and predictable plot.
• The action sequences lack the intensity and originality found in earlier Dirty Harry films.
• It's a formulaic and uninspired entry in the long-running franchise.

Google audience: Audience reviews suggest that while Clint Eastwood remains a draw, the film's plot fails to excite, with many finding it a disappointing conclusion to the series.

During filming, Clint Eastwood's car was actually attacked by a pack of rabid dogs, which was not part of the script but was incorporated into the movie.