Killer Workout: The Story Behind The White Lines

Yeah, I get it. The title kinda threw me off, too. And I'm the damned writer. Today, fellow ‘80s horror-freaks, I'm here to talk about the movie Killer Workout - AKA Aerobicide (the official UK title). This 1987 gem is up there with the Rubik's Cube and Member's Only jackets (as far as defining the '80s goes). This is what our pals over at IMDB hafta say -

"Two years ago, a young woman named Valerie was burned after entering a tanning salon. Now, her twin sister, Rhonda, runs a local gym where, all of a sudden, people are being murdered."

Okay. Let's get back to the title of the article. If cocaine were a person, this would be the movie he/she/they would've written and directed. And I write that with full confidence and white boogers falling out of my nose. (JK on that last part - I'm drinking an iced coffee and listening to Steely Dan. PARTY!)

"Why would cocaine direct this movie, Nick?" - Well, it's funny you should ask that dear reader. Cocaine knew the ‘80s.

The fashion. The fitness (see photo below). The music. The parties. The attitudes. It defined our culture at the time (Nowadays it's TikTok and Purple Drank).

No spoilers here. Well, maybe spoilers LITE. I can only imagine that this Oscar-nominated film* was the product of late-night script rewrites...fueled by the beverage TAB, music by El Debarge, and yes...cocaine. Maybe a couple of Mai Tai's, too (that sounds like a total '80s drink, right?).

My synopsis - A gal gets burnt up in a tanning bed - the owner of a local gym starts watching members die (yet, she doesn't close the gym and people keep showing up) - the killer is revealed. Boom. Roll Credits.

Sure, other stuff happens - but again, I don't want to spoil too much. You get great hair-dos, action fight scenes, girls wearing classic '80s workout clothes, cool cars, great acting and a KILLER soundtrack. PLEASE CLICK THIS LINK to listen.

Oh. And the special effects. Super rad. Let's talk about the photo below. Here is my take on how this scene went down.

Director: We need her chest to look all burnt.

SFX Person (rips big line of coke): I think I have some Nutella in my trunk.

Director: Perfect.

As I bring this well-written post full circle, I want to encourage all MacabreDaily.com homies to watch this flick - see if you agree with me. Cool? It's a great ‘80s slasher with an M. Night Shamalamamlaman twist at the end. And you remember how good Lady in the Water was, amiright (today's opposite day).

Until next time, friends.

Sssssnnniiiiffffffffffffff (starts grinding teeth)

*This film was not Oscar-Nominated, dummy.