Slaughterhouse Rock (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 4.2
Released in 1988, Slaughterhouse Rock is a horror film directed by Dimitri Logothetis, running about 90 minutes. “Alcatraz. For 39 years it held society's most depraved killers. Now it's home to something even worse...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A man visits Alcatraz prison after having dreams about all the people who died there. When he gets there, his brother is possessed by an evil cannibal demon. The ghost of a female heavy metal singer who was killed there tries to help the man fight the monster.
Who’s in it. Slaughterhouse Rock stars Toni Basil as Sammy Mitchell, Nicholas Celozzi as Alex Gardner, Tom Reilly as Richard Gardner and Donna Denton as Carolyn Harding, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.2/10, Slaughterhouse Rock has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, YouTube TV and Screambox Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Slaughterhouse Rock page.
If you liked it. Fans of Slaughterhouse Rock tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Slaughterhouse Rock (1988)?
- In US, Slaughterhouse Rock is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Philo and YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Slaughterhouse Rock worth watching?
- Slaughterhouse Rock holds an audience score of 4.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Slaughterhouse Rock?
- Slaughterhouse Rock stars Toni Basil, Nicholas Celozzi, Tom Reilly, Donna Denton and Hope Marie Carlton.
- When was Slaughterhouse Rock released?
- Slaughterhouse Rock was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.