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Dead Dreams of Monochrome Men (1989): Cast

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Dead Dreams of Monochrome Men is a 1989 drama horror film directed by David Hinton, starring Lloyd Newson as Dancer, Russell Maliphant and Nigel Charnock. It runs 52 minutes.

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Dead Dreams of Monochrome Men (1989) movie poster
Released
Runtime
52 min
Director
David Hinton
Genres
Horror , Drama
Original language
English
Studio
LWT
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Dead Dreams of Monochrome Men About?

The premise of Dead Dreams of Monochrome Men without spoilers.

Loosely based on the real‑life crimes of serial killer Dennis Nilsen, the film delves into intertwined themes of loneliness, desire and trust. It argues that societal homophobia can produce tragic outcomes, and it examines the unsettling motivations that pushed Nilsen to murder simply to obtain companionship.

Dead Dreams of Monochrome Men Themes & Keywords

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  • man wears underwear
  • man wears briefs
  • serial murder
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  • dancing in one's underwear
  • underwear
  • hands tied behind one's back
  • blindfold
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  • shaved head
  • sadomasochism
  • overhead camera shot
  • rack focus
  • very little dialogue
  • cruising for sex
  • cruising
  • gay cruising
  • climbing
  • climbing a ladder
  • touching someone's face with one's foot
  • boot
  • boot fetish
  • homoerotic fight
  • sitting on someone's lap
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  • bathtub
  • ladder
  • hanging upside down
  • gay seduction
  • gay kiss
  • male male kiss
  • undressing someone
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  • gay club
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  • extreme close up
  • briefs
  • male rear nudity
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  • bare chested male
  • homoeroticism
  • white briefs
  • s&m
  • modern dance
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Cast & crew

Dead Dreams of Monochrome Men Cast & Characters

Lloyd Newson leads the cast as Dancer, with Russell Maliphant as Dancer and Nigel Charnock as Dancer. Directed by David Hinton; 4 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from David Hinton

More films directed by David Hinton, best-rated first: Made in England: The Films of Powell and Pressburger, Laughing Matters, The Making of a Legend: Gone with the Wind and Bernardo Bertolucci and the Making of ‘The Last Emperor’.

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Details

Dead Dreams of Monochrome Men Also Known As

Also known as “单色调男人的死亡之梦”.

Also known as
  • 单色调男人的死亡之梦

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FAQ

Dead Dreams of Monochrome Men FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Dead Dreams of Monochrome Men, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Dead Dreams of Monochrome Men?

Dead Dreams of Monochrome Men runs 52 minutes.

When was Dead Dreams of Monochrome Men released?

Dead Dreams of Monochrome Men was released on September 27, 1989.

Who directed Dead Dreams of Monochrome Men?

Dead Dreams of Monochrome Men was directed by David Hinton.

More films by David Hinton

Who is in the cast of Dead Dreams of Monochrome Men?

Dead Dreams of Monochrome Men stars Lloyd Newson as Dancer, Russell Maliphant as Dancer and Nigel Charnock as Dancer, among 4 credited actors.

Does Dead Dreams of Monochrome Men have a post-credit scene?

No. Dead Dreams of Monochrome Men has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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