Dance of the Damned
Seen it?1989 | 82 min | Horror, Drama, Romance
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Tailor-made for vampire fans and people who like their stories with a little heart-flutter. Vampire lore, given its own spin. Same wavelength as Interview with the Vampire or Let Me In.
- The mood
- Scary, warm and romantic.
- The pace
- Keeps the tension tight, at 1 hr 22 min. Done before bedtime.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
- Not one for anyone who hates jump scares.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 5K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Katt Shea
- Starr AndreeffJodi
- Cyril O'ReillyThe Vampire
- Maria FordTeacher
- Debbie NassarLa Donna
- Athena WorthyRay Gun Girl
- Tom RubenCabby
- Chuck RheeDaniel
- J BartellDriver
- Paisley YankolovichSkinhead
- Eric CoplinPunk