Slayground (1983): cast, story & where to watch
1983 · Film · ★ 4.7
Released in 1983, Slayground is an action, thriller and crime film directed by Terry Bedford, running about 89 minutes. “Welcome To Your Funeral!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Stone (Peter Coyote) hits an armored truck without his usual driver. The ensuing getaway leads to the death of an innocent. The payback is swift and brutal. The wronged father hires a twisted, sociopathic assassin to avenge his loss. One by one the offenders are punished through grisly executions. Stone uses his wits to find a reclusive friend Terry (Mel Smith) just in time for a psychedelic funhouse showdown with his stalker.
Who’s in it. Slayground stars Peter Coyote as Stone, Mel Smith as Terry Abbatt, Billie Whitelaw as Madge and Philip Sayer as Costello, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.7/10, Slayground has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Slayground page.
If you liked it. Fans of Slayground tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Slayground (1983)?
- In US, Slayground is available to stream on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Slayground worth watching?
- Slayground holds an audience score of 4.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Slayground?
- Slayground stars Peter Coyote, Mel Smith, Billie Whitelaw, Philip Sayer and Bill Luhrs.
- When was Slayground released?
- Slayground was released in 1983, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.