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**_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 wh...
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Murder-Rock: Dancing Death
1984
Movie
93 min
Italian
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!
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IMDb5.6/10
Director: Lucio Fulci•Genres: Horror, Mystery, Slasher
Plot Summary
A group of aspiring dancers at a prestigious New York City performing arts school are targeted by a killer wearing a distinctive wolf mask. As the body count rises, the remaining students realize their dreams are turning into a nightmare, and the killer might be someone from within their own ranks.
Critical Reception
Murder-Rock: Dancing Death is considered a cult classic within the slasher subgenre, often praised for its atmospheric tension and gory set pieces, though criticized for its convoluted plot and sometimes wooden acting. It represents a late-career effort by Italian horror maestro Lucio Fulci.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its stylish direction and memorable death scenes characteristic of Fulci's work.
Criticized for a confusing narrative and predictable slasher tropes.
Appreciated by genre fans for its unique blend of dance and horror elements.
Google audience: Audience reception is generally mixed, with some appreciating the film's gory visuals and Fulci's signature style, while others find the plot weak and the pacing uneven.
Fun Fact
The film's score features several songs by the Italian pop group The Fliers, which was unusual for a slasher film of this era.
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