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Murder-Rock: Dancing Death

1984 · 93 min

A stylish, sleazy giallo that lures you into a world of dance and danger, with a slow-burn mystery and a nasty sting.

Directed by
Lucio Fulci
Genres
Mystery, Thriller, Horror
Starring
Olga Karlatos, Ray Lovelock, Cosimo Cinieri
Tagline
Save the last dance... for hell!
Overview
The world of dance can be brutal. The rehearsals are grueling. The competition is fierce. At the Arts for Living Centre in New York City, the best of the best are dying for a part in a major production. But only a select few will be chosen. The selection process seems to be at the hands of mysterious killer who pierces women's bare breasts with a hatpin, puncturing their hearts. Ambition and jealousy appear to be the motive, which makes everybody a suspect!

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Directed by
Lucio Fulci
Genres
Mystery, Thriller, Horror
Starring
Olga Karlatos, Ray Lovelock, Cosimo Cinieri
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Tone
  • darkstrength 2 of 3
  • tensestrength 2 of 3
  • eeriestrength 2 of 3
  • campystrength 1 of 3
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • obsession
  • ambition
  • revenge
  • identity
  • betrayal
Places
  • big city
  • workplace
Era
contemporary
Audience
adult
Form
  • twist ending
Content intensity
  • Gore strong
  • Language mild
  • Violence strong
  • Sex mild
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ScaleValue0 to 10
Action3
Horror6
Humour2
Realism6
Romance2
Tension6
Darkness7
Complexity5
Emotional weight5

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Details

Genres
mystery, thriller, horror
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