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5.2/10
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An artist, framed for the murder of a woman, is drawn into a web of corruption, blackmail and deceit.An artist, framed for the murder of a woman, is drawn into a web of corruption, blackmail and deceit.An artist, framed for the murder of a woman, is drawn into a web of corruption, blackmail and deceit.
- Awards
- 2 nominations
Don Keith Opper
- Buddy
- (as Don Opper)
John Currie Slade
- Junkie
- (as Jon C. Slade)
- Director
- Writer
- All cast & crew
- Production, box office & more at IMDbPro
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaWayne Wang tried to get his name off the picture after creative interference from the producers.
- Quotes
Helen Drood: How do you do it?
Drood: Do what?
Helen Drood: You walk in and everything falls apart.
Drood: Helen, I just got hit in the nuts with a fucking rubber chicken!
- ConnectionsFeatured in Tim Scott: High Hopes (1987)
- SoundtracksBing Can't Walk
Written by Stan Ridgway
Performed by Stan Ridgway and Mitchell Froom
Produced by Mitchell Froom
Published by Mondo Spartacus/Illegal Songs
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Mystery with poignancy of the late 40's noir
Whatever they thought of this movie when it came out is simply snow blindness to the fact that it carries the very best qualities of noir mysteries of the 40's and 50's. Trailing in the same path that made many movies of this genre infamous,the leading character's effort to untangle the web of double-cross, lies and deceit surrounding him, and redeem himself, is no less engaging than in any of those films, and the plot doesn't have a single point of silliness or implausibility that often marred Hollywood products of the 80's, or any other decade for that matter. Slam Dance uses the neon and metallic backlit of the Los Angeles skies to underscore the desperation surrounding the inhabitants of this Lost story who often mix pleasure with deviancy, loneliness with crime and love with murder.
The dance of chaotic moves is a metaphor for Drood's life, and resistance to be pushed over, until he finds a purpose and is brought back after the purgatory of redemption to the memory of the woman that loved him and the family that centers his world. It certainly didn't appeal to the superficial audiences back in the day, saturated by ridiculous plots and one dimensional characters. Slam Dance doesn't have any of these, it's the "Touch of Evil" of it's time. Don't read empty reviews and be sure to give it a look, you won't be disappointed.
The dance of chaotic moves is a metaphor for Drood's life, and resistance to be pushed over, until he finds a purpose and is brought back after the purgatory of redemption to the memory of the woman that loved him and the family that centers his world. It certainly didn't appeal to the superficial audiences back in the day, saturated by ridiculous plots and one dimensional characters. Slam Dance doesn't have any of these, it's the "Touch of Evil" of it's time. Don't read empty reviews and be sure to give it a look, you won't be disappointed.
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Box office
- Budget
- $4,500,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $406,881
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $125,349
- Oct 4, 1987
- Gross worldwide
- $406,881
- Runtime1 hour 32 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1
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