Dance of the Damned
Synopsis
A vampire follows his instincts to a strip joint where he focuses in on one of the performers. He picks her for his meal because she is contemplating suicide, but he wants to share her life before taking it, and during the course of the evening they discuss their differences, their fears, and their lifestyles. As the moment of truth approaches, the woman becomes less sure that she wants to die.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 19, 1989
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Katt Shea
- Screenplay & Story
- Andy Ruben, Katt Shea
- Original Score
- Gary Stockdale
- Original Title
- Dance of the Damned
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Production Studios
- Concorde Pictures, Virgin Vision, Image Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Katt Shea
Andy Ruben, Katt Shea
Gary Stockdale
Phedon Papamichael
Carole Kravetz Aykanian
Andy Ruben, Roger Corman
Department Leadership Roster
Andy Ruben
Producer
Katt Shea
Director
Andy Ruben
Writer
Carole Kravetz Aykanian
Editor
Katt Shea
Writer
Phedon Papamichael
Director of Photography
Stephen Greenberg
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dance of the Damned
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Dance of the Damned about?
A vampire follows his instincts to a strip joint where he focuses in on one of the performers. He picks her for his meal because she is contemplating suicide, but he wants to share her life before taking it, and during the course of the evening they discuss their differences, their fears, and their lifestyles. As the moment of truth approaches, the woman becomes less sure that she wants to die.
Who directed Dance of the Damned?
Dance of the Damned was directed by Katt Shea.
Who stars in Dance of the Damned?
The principal cast of Dance of the Damned includes Starr Andreeff, Cyril O'Reilly, Maria Ford, Debbie Nassar, Athena Worthy.
When was Dance of the Damned released and how long is it?
Dance of the Damned was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.
Who composed the musical score for Dance of the Damned?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Dance of the Damned was composed by Gary Stockdale.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Dance of the Damned?
Dance of the Damned holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).