Black Roses (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1988, Black Roses is a horror and music film directed by John Fasano, running about 90 minutes. “Turn up the volume, Turn down the lights, But don't watch it alone!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Teens in a small conservative town are turned into evil demons thanks to the music of the titular heavy metal band.
Who’s in it. Black Roses stars John Martin as Matthew Moorhouse, Ken Swofford as Mayor Farnsworth, Carmine Appice as Vinny Apache and Julie Adams as Mrs. Miller, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Black Roses has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , AMC+ and YouTube TV. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Black Roses page.
If you liked it. Fans of Black Roses tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Black Roses (1988)?
- In US, Black Roses is available to stream on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel and AMC+. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Black Roses worth watching?
- Black Roses holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Black Roses?
- Black Roses stars John Martin, Ken Swofford, Carmine Appice, Julie Adams and Sal Viviano.
- When was Black Roses released?
- Black Roses was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.