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A Parisian dancer flees a masked killer—from smoky cabarets to foggy English shores.

DEATH WALKS ON HIGH HEELS

1971 · 01:48:00 · NR · Crime / Horror / Mystery / Thriller · IMDB TMDB

Exotic dancer Nicole finds herself terrorized by a black-clad assailant determined on procuring her murdered father's stolen gems. Fleeing Paris in hopes of evading her knife-wielding pursuer, Nicole arrives in England only to discover that death stalks her at every corner.

Quick Answer
What is Death Walks on High Heels about?

Death Walks on High Heels is a 1971 Italian-Spanish crime, horror, mystery, and thriller film directed by Luciano Ercoli about an exotic dancer pursued by a masked killer seeking her murdered father's stolen gems.

Key Facts
Director
Luciano Ercoli
Writers
Ernesto Gastaldi, Mahnahén Velasco, Dino Verde
Release
1971
Runtime
1h 48m
Country
Italy, Spain
Language
Italian
Also Known As
Der Tod küsst Dich um Mitternacht, De Dood Sluipt op Hoge Hakken

The SassyFlix Take

Luciano Ercoli's stylish giallo delivers Parisian nightlife, masked menace, and more twists than Nicole's high heels. Nieves Navarro owns the screen as a dancer dodging both diamond-thieves and death in every shadow. Come for the black-clad stalker, stay for the cinematic sleaze and continental flair.
From the Vault

Black leather gloves and stilettos: some family heirlooms are best left unclaimed.

Why Cult

Masked Killer Mystery

A black-clad assailant terrorizes our heroine with sharp blades and sharper motives, keeping the whodunit tension at a boil.

Parisian Noir Vibes

From smoky Paris cabarets to the English countryside, the film drips with Euro-sleaze atmosphere and moody setpieces.

Gems and Revenge Plot

The hunt for stolen jewels and a legacy of violence drive this tangled narrative of greed, betrayal, and death.

Nieves Navarro Lead

Nieves Navarro commands the screen as Nicole, blending vulnerability and grit as she tries to outrun her father's dangerous past.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Death Walks on High Heels about? +

Death Walks on High Heels follows exotic dancer Nicole as she is pursued by a masked killer seeking her murdered father's stolen gems, forcing her to flee Paris for England.

When was Death Walks on High Heels released? +

Death Walks on High Heels was released in 1971.

Who directed Death Walks on High Heels? +

Luciano Ercoli directed Death Walks on High Heels.

How long is Death Walks on High Heels? +

Death Walks on High Heels has a runtime of 108 minutes.

What genre is Death Walks on High Heels? +

Death Walks on High Heels is a crime, horror, mystery, and thriller film.

Where can I watch Death Walks on High Heels? +

You can watch Death Walks on High Heels on SassyFlix.