Death by Dialogue (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 3.9
Released in 1988, Death by Dialogue is a horror film directed by Thomas Dewier, running about 89 minutes.
What it’s about. A guy and four of his friends visit his crippled uncle, a taxidermist who lives with his housekeeper next to a movie set. Pretty soon people start being killed in the manner they are in the script of the movie being filmed next door.
Who’s in it. Death by Dialogue stars Ken Sagoes as Lenny, Laura Albert as Linda, Lenny Delducca as Cary and Kelly Sullivan as Shelly, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.9/10, Death by Dialogue has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Death by Dialogue page.
If you liked it. Fans of Death by Dialogue tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Death by Dialogue (1988)?
- In US, Death by Dialogue is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Death by Dialogue worth watching?
- Death by Dialogue holds an audience score of 3.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Death by Dialogue?
- Death by Dialogue stars Ken Sagoes, Laura Albert, Lenny Delducca, Kelly Sullivan and Jude Gerard Prest.
- When was Death by Dialogue released?
- Death by Dialogue was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.