Lady, Stay Dead
A young woman is looking after her sister's house, unaware that her sister and neighbor have been murdered by their handyman who also happens to be a serial killer.
Why it matters
A low-budget slasher from the early ’80s that captures the DIY spirit and lurid charm of regional horror’s golden age.
- A homegrown take on the slasher boom, with a killer whose handyman disguise taps into working-class anxieties.
- Practical effects and gore that lean into the era’s blood-soaked aesthetic without Hollywood polish.
- Perfect for fans of obscure, off-the-radar slashers who want to trace the genre’s grassroots evolution.
- Rough around the edges but fueled by earnest performances and a creeping sense of small-town menace.
Director
3 horror films in catalog
Cast
Horror DNA
Gore
0
Slow Burn
0
Psychological
0
Supernatural
0
Creature
0
Disturbing
50
Fun Factor
17
Cerebral
0
Survival
83
