Murder-Rock: Dancing Death (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 1984, Murder-Rock: Dancing Death is a thriller, horror and mystery film directed by Lucio Fulci, running about 93 minutes. “Save the last dance... for hell!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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!
Who’s in it. Murder-Rock: Dancing Death stars Olga Karlatos as Candice Norman, Ray Lovelock as George Webb, Cosimo Cinieri as Lt. Borges and Giuseppe Mannajuolo as Prof. Davis, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Murder-Rock: Dancing Death has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, AMC+ Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and Night Flight Plus. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Murder-Rock: Dancing Death page.
If you liked it. Fans of Murder-Rock: Dancing Death tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Murder-Rock: Dancing Death (1984)?
- In US, Murder-Rock: Dancing Death is available to stream on Philo, AMC+ Amazon Channel and YouTube TV. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Murder-Rock: Dancing Death worth watching?
- Murder-Rock: Dancing Death holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Murder-Rock: Dancing Death?
- Murder-Rock: Dancing Death stars Olga Karlatos, Ray Lovelock, Cosimo Cinieri, Giuseppe Mannajuolo and Claudio Cassinelli.
- When was Murder-Rock: Dancing Death released?
- Murder-Rock: Dancing Death was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.