Comedy Cult Classic

Shock-rock theatrics turn lethal when murder stalks a glam band’s sleazy tour.

TERROR ON TOUR

Q: What is Terror on Tour about?

Terror on Tour is about a shock-rock band that becomes the focus of a murder investigation when killers dressed in the band’s makeup and costumes target women following their tour.

Their costumes hide the killers. Their music attracts the victims.

1980 · 1h 30m · R · Comedy / Crime / Horror / Mystery / Thriller · IMDB TMDB

The Clowns sell blood, makeup, and staged violence from the concert stage. Now someone wearing their faces is turning the act into real murder.

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Quick Answer

What is Terror on Tour about?

Terror on Tour is a 1980 American comedy-horror film directed by Don Edmonds about a shock-rock band entangled in a murder investigation when killers wearing their makeup and costumes target women following their tour.

Programmer's Pick

Glam rock gets a bloody encore as The Clowns’ makeup becomes a killer’s disguise. Only in the world of sleazy grindhouse could a tour this wild go from stage blood to the real thing. For fans of murder mysteries with a side of hard rock and scandalous excess, it’s a cult curio worth your ticket stub.

— SassyFlix Programmer

Overview

Terror on Tour follows The Clowns, a theatrical hard rock band infamous for their onstage blood, makeup, and mock violence. When women—specifically prostitutes—begin turning up dead, murdered by assailants dressed in the band’s distinctive costumes and makeup, suspicion falls on the musicians themselves. As the body count rises on the sleazy tour circuit, the line between staged shock and real-life horror blurs. This low-budget blend of slasher, sleaze, and music exploitation leans into glam rock spectacle and grindhouse grit, serving up a murder mystery where every fan in the front row might be next. Expect heavy doses of music, mayhem, and NSFW antics.

Details & Specs

Director: Don Edmonds
Writer: Alex Rebar
Release: 1980
Runtime: 1h 30m
Country: United States of America
Language: Portuguese
Genres: Comedy, Crime, Horror, Mystery, Thriller
Also Known As: Demon Rock

Cast & Crew

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Director: Don Edmonds Writer: Alex Rebar

RS Rick Styles Fred CG Chip Greenman Ralph RP Rich Pemberton Henry DG Dave Galluzzo Cherry

Larry Thomas Tim (as Larry Thomasof)

Sylvia Wright Carol JW John Wintergate Mod Boy K Kalassu Mod Girl CK Camelia Kath Freebase Chick / Stoned Girl VF Verkina Flower Well Endowed Lady LR Lisa Rodriguez Jane SC Sandy Cobe Theatre Manager

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Why Cult

Rock Band Slasher

Murder and music collide as a shock-rock band’s act inspires real-life killings, blending slasher horror with a backstage pass to the world of glam rock.

Killer Clown Makeup

The murderers wear the band’s signature face paint, turning showtime theatrics into a chilling calling card.

Sleaze and NSFW Energy

Packed with sexploitation, drive-in grit, and provocative showmanship, it’s a low-budget tour through the seamier side of rock.

Cult Curio Vibes

This psychotronic B-movie delivers a unique blend of music-scene satire and indie horror, making it a favorite among grindhouse collectors.

Scene Gallery

Threat File

Trigger

Killers adopt band’s makeup and costumes

Threat

Murderers disguised as The Clowns

Effect

Women following the tour are killed

Setting

Rock concert circuit and backstage

Questions from the Vault

Who directed Terror on Tour? +

Terror on Tour was directed by Don Edmonds.

How long is Terror on Tour? +

Terror on Tour has a runtime of 90 minutes.

What genre is Terror on Tour? +

Terror on Tour is a comedy, crime, horror, mystery, and thriller film.

Where can I watch Terror on Tour? +

You can watch Terror on Tour on SassyFlix.

How do the killers implicate the band in the murders? +

The killers disguise themselves in the band’s makeup and costumes, making it appear as though The Clowns themselves could be responsible for the crimes.