Dance of the Dead
In a post-apocalyptic society, seventeen-year-old Peggy lives with her over-protective mother and works in the family restaurant. When punks enter the restaurant, and one takes an interest in her, Peggy makes a decision that will change her life forever.
Why it matters
A punk-fueled, post-apocalyptic zombie romp that blends teen rebellion with undead carnage in unexpectedly sharp ways.
- A cult fave that mixes 80s zombie tropes with indie DIY energy—think George Romero meets John Waters at a house party gone wrong.
- Practical gore effects that lean into the splatter comedy, delivering gooey, visceral thrills without losing sight of character.
- Peggy’s awkward coming-of-age amid societal collapse offers a fresh emotional core rarely seen in zombie flicks of this era.
- Perfect for fans of low-budget charm and offbeat genre mashups who don’t mind rough edges in favor of genuine weirdness and heart.
Director
19 horror films in catalog
Eggshells 1971
The Texas Chain Saw Massacre 1974
Eaten Alive 1976
The Funhouse 1981
Poltergeist 1982
Lifeforce 1985
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 1986
Invaders from Mars 1986
I'm Dangerous Tonight 1990
Spontaneous Combustion 1990
Body Bags 1993
Night Terrors 1993
The Mangler 1995
Crocodile 2000
Toolbox Murders 2004
Mortuary 2005
Dance of the Dead 2005
The Damned Thing 2006
Djinn 2013
Cast
Horror DNA
Gore
0
Slow Burn
17
Psychological
0
Supernatural
0
Creature
0
Disturbing
0
Fun Factor
33
Cerebral
28
Survival
66
