Lady Stay Dead (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1981, Lady Stay Dead is a horror film directed by Terry Bourke, running about 92 minutes. “The trick is to stay alive.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Millionairess actress-singer Marie Coleby (Deborah Coulls) lives in a luxurious villa on a deserted beach. One afternoon following a TV commercial shoot at the villa she incites gardener Gordon Mason (Chard Hayward) to mayhem and murder. The unexpected arrival of Marie's sister Jenny Nolan (Louise Howitt) hinders Mason's attempts to dispose of the body. He then decides to kill Jenny. But she is equally determined to stay alive ... so begins a battle of wits. Jenny's salvation seems at hand when two security men arrive at the villa, but only one, Officer Collings (Roger Ward) survives the initial siege. Then Jenny is alone to face Mason for the final time ...
Who’s in it. Lady Stay Dead stars Chard Hayward as Gordan Mason, Roger Ward as Officer Clyde Collings, Deborah Coulls as Marie Coleby and Louise Howitt as Jenny Nolan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Lady Stay Dead has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , AMC+ Amazon Channel and AMC+. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Lady Stay Dead page.
If you liked it. Fans of Lady Stay Dead tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Lady Stay Dead (1981)?
- In US, Lady Stay Dead is available to stream on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel and AMC+ Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Lady Stay Dead worth watching?
- Lady Stay Dead holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Lady Stay Dead?
- Lady Stay Dead stars Chard Hayward, Roger Ward, Deborah Coulls, Louise Howitt and Les Foxcroft.
- When was Lady Stay Dead released?
- Lady Stay Dead was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.