"Killer Workout" focuses on an exercise club (Olivia Newton-John-style) in Los Angeles run by Rhonda Johnson. It's all the rage, except that a psycho killer with a giant safety pin is killing off staff and clientele.
While some have dubbed this one of the worst films they've ever seen, the truth is that "Killer Workout" (also known as "Aerob-icide") is not actually that bad as far as B-grade late-'80s horror goes. It is not particularly throttling to the senses, at least not unless ample montages of svelte women in lycra doing aerobics is a thrill. However, this film works mainly because it is just plain fun--rather stupid, sure, but enjoyable nonsense.
There are a few moody moments here and a bit of gore, but most of the film is undercut with a number of low-rent '80s tracks that add to the film's nostalgic charm. The performances are middling across the board, but in a film of this type, those who are giving it a view are likely to expect it.
All in all, "Killer Workout" is unrepentant, frivolous fun. It is pretty standard fare as far as slasher films go, and it probably serves better as a time capsule of late-'80s Los Angeles fitness culture (with a little bit of blood and a corpse or two). Don't expect a masterwork, but "Killer Workout" delivers as a nostalgic, absurd slasher romp. 7/10.
While some have dubbed this one of the worst films they've ever seen, the truth is that "Killer Workout" (also known as "Aerob-icide") is not actually that bad as far as B-grade late-'80s horror goes. It is not particularly throttling to the senses, at least not unless ample montages of svelte women in lycra doing aerobics is a thrill. However, this film works mainly because it is just plain fun--rather stupid, sure, but enjoyable nonsense.
There are a few moody moments here and a bit of gore, but most of the film is undercut with a number of low-rent '80s tracks that add to the film's nostalgic charm. The performances are middling across the board, but in a film of this type, those who are giving it a view are likely to expect it.
All in all, "Killer Workout" is unrepentant, frivolous fun. It is pretty standard fare as far as slasher films go, and it probably serves better as a time capsule of late-'80s Los Angeles fitness culture (with a little bit of blood and a corpse or two). Don't expect a masterwork, but "Killer Workout" delivers as a nostalgic, absurd slasher romp. 7/10.