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Razor blades, rain-soaked alleys, and the neon glow of Los Angeles strip clubs.

STRIPPED TO KILL II: LIVE GIRLS

1989 · 1h 25m · R · Thriller · IMDB TMDB

When the razor blade slasher begins his reign of terror in the alleys behind the Los Angeles strip clubs, the most famous stripper in the spotlight must walk a tightrope between her own fragile sanity and the inescapable murderer's blade.

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What is Stripped to Kill II: Live Girls about?

Stripped to Kill II: Live Girls is a 1989 American thriller directed by Katt Shea about a razor blade slasher terrorizing the alleys behind Los Angeles strip clubs, forcing a famed stripper to confront both a murderer and her own fragile sanity.

Programmer's Pick

Katt Shea delivers a razor’s edge sequel that juggles strip club spectacle, sleaze, and suspense without missing a beat—where the neon’s as sharp as the killer’s blade and the satire cuts almost as deep. If you like your thrillers with a side of fire-breathing, pizza, and existential dread, you’re in the right club.

— SassyFlix Programmer

Overview

Stripped to Kill II: Live Girls sets its sultry stage in the neon-lit, rain-soaked back alleys of Los Angeles, where the city’s most famous stripper finds herself at the center of a chilling murder spree. As a razor blade-wielding slasher stalks the shadows behind the strip clubs, the line between performance and peril blurs. The protagonist is forced to balance the pressures of her public persona with mounting terror and the psychological toll of living under threat. With a blend of dark comedy and softcore elements, this thriller fuses erotic spectacle with whodunit intrigue, all under the sharp direction of Katt Shea.

Details & Specs

Director
Katt Shea
Writers
Katt Shea, Andy Ruben
Release
1989
Runtime
1h 25m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
Genres
Thriller
Also Known As
Stripped to Kill 2

Why This Matters

This sequel was rapidly conceived and improvised by director Katt Shea at Roger Corman's request to reuse a strip joint set, exemplifying the resourceful, on-the-fly filmmaking methods characteristic of low-budget American genre productions of the era.
— SassyFlix Curator

Cast & Crew

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Director: Katt Shea Writers: Katt Shea +1 more
Maria Ford Maria Ford Shady Eb Lottimer Eb Lottimer Sergeant Decker Karen Mayo-Chandler Karen Mayo-Chandler Cassandra Marjean Holden Marjean Holden Something Else Debra Lamb Debra Lamb Mantra Jeannine Bisignano Jeannine Bisignano Sonny BT Birke Tan Dazzle

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Why Cult

Strip Club Slasher Vibe

The film blends the glitz of Los Angeles exotic dancing with a menacing razor blade slasher lurking just outside the spotlight.

Female Director Edge

Directed by Katt Shea, this thriller stands out in the genre with a distinct woman’s perspective behind the camera.

Cult Sequel Energy

A follow-up to a cult favorite, this film serves up the kind of sequel only late-80s exploitation can deliver.

Softcore & Dark Comedy Mix

Expect a wild cocktail of softcore flair and dark comedy, making the tension just as steamy as it is suspenseful.

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Threat File

Trigger

Razor blade slasher begins killing

Threat

Razor blade-wielding murderer

Effect

Murders in strip club alleys

Setting

Los Angeles strip clubs and alleys

Questions from the Vault

When was Stripped to Kill II: Live Girls released? +

Stripped to Kill II: Live Girls was released in 1989.

Who directed Stripped to Kill II: Live Girls? +

Katt Shea directed Stripped to Kill II: Live Girls.

How long is Stripped to Kill II: Live Girls? +

Stripped to Kill II: Live Girls has a runtime of 85 minutes.

What genre is Stripped to Kill II: Live Girls? +

Stripped to Kill II: Live Girls is a thriller.

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