# Dressed to Kill (1980)

> A sexually charged New York murder mystery turns a lone witness and a grieving son into targets of a razor-wielding killer while making the act of watching feel perilous.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/6061

## Facts

- Runtime: 105 min
- Genres: Thriller, Mystery, Horror
- Director: Brian De Palma
- Cast: Nancy Allen, Michael Caine, Angie Dickinson, Keith Gordon, Dennis Franz, David Margulies, Ken Baker, Susanna Clemm
- TMDB rating: 7.0/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0080661/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: graphic
- Mood: erotic, suspenseful, lurid, late night horror marathon, classic thriller night

## Synopsis

A chilling tale of desire and murder unfolds in the heart of New York City.

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