A yawner about murdered go-go dancers
My review was written in October 1990 after watching the movie on AiP video cassette.
"Deadly Dancer" is a very tame entry in the popular video genre of go-go dancers in jeopardy. Guest star Shabba-Doo of "Breakin'" can't bring this one to life.
Film is set at Club Metro in L.a., supposedly designed for couples so the dancers are very tasteful (and covered) in their routines. A nut is murdering them and two police partners, Mike and Jack, are on the case.
Okay twist has a woman turning out to be the iller, with one of the cops covering up for her. Weirdest touch here is that two different actors ar3e credited in Jack's role yet the result seems seamless.
Director Kimberley Casey handles individual action scenes well but the film is haphazardly constructed.
Shabba-Doo plays the club emcee and in a cornball scene is "forced" to dance by his boss. Exotic leading lady Smith Worde is worth a second look.
"Deadly Dancer" is a very tame entry in the popular video genre of go-go dancers in jeopardy. Guest star Shabba-Doo of "Breakin'" can't bring this one to life.
Film is set at Club Metro in L.a., supposedly designed for couples so the dancers are very tasteful (and covered) in their routines. A nut is murdering them and two police partners, Mike and Jack, are on the case.
Okay twist has a woman turning out to be the iller, with one of the cops covering up for her. Weirdest touch here is that two different actors ar3e credited in Jack's role yet the result seems seamless.
Director Kimberley Casey handles individual action scenes well but the film is haphazardly constructed.
Shabba-Doo plays the club emcee and in a cornball scene is "forced" to dance by his boss. Exotic leading lady Smith Worde is worth a second look.
- lor_
- Jun 11, 2023