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Black Roses

  • 1988
  • R
  • 1h 30m
IMDb RATING
5.2/10
3.1K
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Black Roses (1988)
HorrorMusic

Demons hypnotize the general public by posing as a rock and roll band.Demons hypnotize the general public by posing as a rock and roll band.Demons hypnotize the general public by posing as a rock and roll band.

  • Director
    • John Fasano
  • Writer
    • Cindy Cirile
  • Stars
    • Patricia Strelioff
    • Ken Swofford
    • Sal Viviano
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    • IMDb RATING
    5.2/10
    3.1K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • John Fasano
    • Writer
      • Cindy Cirile
    • Stars
      • Patricia Strelioff
      • Ken Swofford
      • Sal Viviano
    • 55User reviews
    • 41Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro

    • Videos1

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    Trailer 4:27
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    Photos60

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    Top Cast48

    Patricia Strelioff
    • Janey Miller
    • (as Pat Strelioff)
    Ken Swofford
    Ken Swofford
    • Mayor Neal Farnsworth
    Sal Viviano
    Sal Viviano
    • Damian
    Julie Adams
    Julie Adams
    • Ellen Miller
    Frank Dietz
    Frank Dietz
    • Johnny Pratt…
    Carla Ferrigno
    Carla Ferrigno
    • Priscilla Farnsworth
    Carmine Appice
    Carmine Appice
    • Vinny Apache
    Tony Bua
    Tony Bua
    • Tony Ames
    • (as Athony C. Bua)
    Karen Planden
    • Julie Windham
    David Crichton
    • Herb Miller
    • (as Dave Crichton)
    Jesse D'Angelo
    Jesse D'Angelo
    • Jason Miller
    Keith Miller
    • Dr. Marshall
    • (as Kieth Miller)
    Paul Kelman
    • Julie's Step-Dad
    Robin Stewart
    • Tina
    John Martin
    John Martin
    • Matthew Moorhouse
    Margaret Groome
    • Mrs. Sullivan
    Vincent Pastore
    Vincent Pastore
    • Tony's Dad
    Jason Logan
    • Mr. Pratt
    • (as Jason Harris)
    • Director
      • John Fasano
    • Writer
      • Cindy Cirile
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews55

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    Did you know

    • Trivia
      Actor Frank Dietz, who played a teenager in the film, was 28 at the time the film was released.
    • Goofs
      All entries contain spoilers
    • Quotes
      • Mr. Ames, Tony's Dad: Only two kinds of men wear earrings: pirates and faggots. I don't see no ship in our driveway.
    • Alternate versions
      The UK video version was cut by 31 seconds
    • Connections
      Featured in 31 Horror Movies in 31 Days: The Jitters (1989) (2012)
    • Soundtracks
      Dance on Fire
      Written by Carmine Appice (as Appice), Mark Free (as Free), Elliot Solomon (as Solomon), Mick Sweda (as Sweda), Woltman and Chuck Wright ( as Wright)
      Performed by Black Roses

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    Details

    • Release date
      • September 1988 (Japan)
    • Country of origin
      • Canada
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Freakshow
    • Filming locations
      • Hamilton, Ontario, Canada(filming location)
    • Production companies
      • Rayvan Productions
      • Shapiro-Glickenhaus Entertainment
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    Box office

    • Budget
      • $450,000 (estimated)
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 30m(90 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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