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20/04/1984 Mystery, Thriller, Horror 1h 33m
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Save the last dance... for hell!

Overview

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!

  1. Lucio Fulci

    Director

Top billed cast

  1. Olga Karlatos

    Candice Norman

  2. Ray Lovelock

    George Webb

  3. Cosimo Cinieri

    Lt. Borges

  4. Giuseppe Mannajuolo

    Prof. Davis

  5. Claudio Cassinelli

    Dick Gibson

  6. Berna Maria do Carmo

    Joan

  7. Belinda Busato

    Gloria Weston

  8. Maria Vittoria Tolazzi

    Jill

  9. Geretta Geretta

    Margie (as Geretta Marie Fields)

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Reviews

A review by Wuchak
Written by Wuchak on 2025-10-28
**_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 becomes increasingly contrived and curiously dull, particularly as it switches into the last act. Whatever was captivating about the opening is essenti...read the rest
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Status
Released

Original Language
Italian

Budget
$0.00

Revenue
$0.00

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