Official movie poster for Murder-Rock: Dancing Death (1984), a mystery thriller film

Murder-Rock: Dancing Death(1984)

Murderock - Uccide a passo di danza

Save the last dance... for hell!

5.6(70)1h 33m1984-04-20
MysteryThrillerHorror

Murder-Rock: Dancing Death Synopsis

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!

Murder-Rock: Dancing Death (1984) is a mystery, thriller and horror film directed by Lucio Fulci, released on April 20, 1984 with a runtime of 1h 33m. It stars Olga Karlatos, Ray Lovelock, Cosimo Cinieri and Giuseppe Mannajuolo. Viewers rate it 5.6 out of 10 across 70 ratings.

Director:
Lucio Fulci
Writers:
Gianfranco Clerici, Lucio Fulci, Roberto Gianviti
Producers:
Augusto Caminito
Cinematographer:
Giuseppe Pinori
Composer:
Keith Emerson
Production:
Scena Film
Status:
Released

Murder-Rock: Dancing Death (1984) Trailer

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Murder-Rock: Dancing Death Reviews & Ratings

Average viewer score of 5.6/10 from 70 ratings.

Wuchak

6/10

**_The Godfather of Gore’s version of “Flashdance”_** Shot in the winter of 1984 and helmed by Lucio Fulci, this giallo was influenced by the success of “Fame” and “Flashdance,” just combined with “Curtains.” To be expected, there’s a whodunit angle with slasher bits, yet it’s restrained in terms of gore, although there’s an explicit hatpin penetrating a woman’s chest sequence. It starts quite entertainingly, but…

Reviewed on October 28, 2025

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Murder-Rock: Dancing Death – Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I watch Murder-Rock: Dancing Death online?

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Murder-Rock: Dancing Death (1984) is available to stream on Philo, AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+ Roku Premium Channel and Night Flight Plus. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.

Who stars in Murder-Rock: Dancing Death?

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The main cast of Murder-Rock: Dancing Death (1984) includes Olga Karlatos, Ray Lovelock, Cosimo Cinieri, Giuseppe Mannajuolo and Claudio Cassinelli. The film was directed by Lucio Fulci. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.

When was Murder-Rock: Dancing Death released?

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Murder-Rock: Dancing Death was released on April 20, 1984 and runs for 1h 33m.

Is Murder-Rock: Dancing Death worth watching?

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Murder-Rock: Dancing Death (1984) holds an average rating of 5.6 out of 10 from 70 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy mystery, thriller and horror films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.

Is there a trailer for Murder-Rock: Dancing Death?

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