Slaughterhouse Rock
“Alcatraz. For 39 years it held society's most depraved killers. Now it's home to something even worse...”
Synopsis
A man visits Alcatraz prison after having dreams about all the people who died there. When he gets there, his brother is possessed by an evil cannibal demon. The ghost of a female heavy metal singer who was killed there tries to help the man fight the monster.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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SLAUGHTERHOUSE ROCK (1988) | Official Trailer | 4KOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-02-09
Top Cast
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Toni Basil
Sammy Mitchell
Nicholas Celozzi
Alex Gardner
Tom Reilly
Richard Gardner
Donna Denton
Carolyn Harding
Hope Marie Carlton
Krista Halpern
Tamara Hyler
Jan Squire
Steven Brian Smith
Jack
Ty Miller
Marty
Al Fleming
The Commandant & Monster
Lenka Novak
Commandant's Lady
Richard Hench
Biff
Jeff Speakman
Cafe Patron
Ty Randolph
Waitress
Release History & Theatrical Window
MIFED
Festival / Special Debut
May 21, 1988
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 15, 1989
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$2.5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dimitri Logothetis
- Screenplay & Story
- Ted Landon
- Original Score
- Mark Mothersbaugh, Gerald V. Casale
- Original Title
- Slaughterhouse Rock
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Budget
- $2.5M
- Production Studios
- Arista Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dimitri Logothetis
Ted Landon, Sandra Willard, Nora Goodman, Dimitri Logothetis
Mark Mothersbaugh, Gerald V. Casale
Nicholas Josef von Sternberg
Joseph Medawar, Louis George, Nick Celozzi Sr.
Department Leadership Roster
Sandra Willard
Writer
Nora Goodman
Writer
Ted Landon
Screenplay
Louis George
Producer
Dimitri Logothetis
Director
Peter Paul Raubertas
Production Design
Mark Mothersbaugh
Original Music Composer
Gerald V. Casale
Original Music Composer
Nicholas Josef von Sternberg
Director of Photography
John Stewart
Stunt Coordinator
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
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Slaughterhouse Rock
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Slaughterhouse Rock about?
A man visits Alcatraz prison after having dreams about all the people who died there. When he gets there, his brother is possessed by an evil cannibal demon. The ghost of a female heavy metal singer who was killed there tries to help the man fight the monster.
Who directed Slaughterhouse Rock?
Slaughterhouse Rock was directed by Dimitri Logothetis.
Who stars in Slaughterhouse Rock?
The principal cast of Slaughterhouse Rock includes Toni Basil, Nicholas Celozzi, Tom Reilly, Donna Denton, Hope Marie Carlton.
When was Slaughterhouse Rock released and how long is it?
Slaughterhouse Rock was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Slaughterhouse Rock?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Slaughterhouse Rock was composed by Mark Mothersbaugh, Gerald V. Casale.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Slaughterhouse Rock?
Slaughterhouse Rock holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).