If you're a fan of the 1987 cult slasher 'Killer Workout'—a bizarre blend of horror, aerobics, and mystery—you'll love this list of similar films and shows. Whether it's the cheesy '80s vibe, the fitness-themed terror, or the campy kills that hooked you, we've curated 10 titles that deliver the same thrills. Dive in and discover your next guilty pleasure!

Terror Train (1980)
Description: A slasher film set on a moving train, with a focus on suspense and physical confrontation, matching the reference's blend of horror and action.
Fact: The film features an early role for David Copperfield, who performs magic tricks in one scene. It was one of the first slashers to use a confined setting.


Happy Birthday to Me (1981)
Description: A slasher film with a twisty plot and elaborate kills, featuring a mix of horror and dark humor, similar to the reference's tone.
Fact: The film's climax features one of the most bizarre and memorable death scenes in slasher history. It was marketed with the tagline 'Six of the most bizarre murders you will ever see.'


Pieces (1982)
Description: A gory slasher film with a focus on extreme violence and a surreal, almost dreamlike atmosphere, matching the reference's blend of horror and absurdity.
Fact: The film's tagline, 'You don't have to go to Texas for a chainsaw massacre,' was a direct reference to 'The Texas Chainsaw Massacre.' It's known for its over-the-top kills.


My Bloody Valentine (1981)
Description: A slasher film with a focus on holiday-themed horror and gruesome kills, blending dark humor with intense violence, much like the reference.
Fact: The film was heavily censored upon release, with many of its goriest scenes cut. A 2009 remake restored some of the original's intended violence.


The Slumber Party Massacre (1982)
Description: A feminist take on the slasher genre, blending horror with dark humor and a focus on physical survival, much like the reference's mix of horror and camp.
Fact: Written as a parody by feminist author Rita Mae Brown, it was directed by a woman, Amy Holden Jones, which was rare for slasher films at the time.


Gymkata (1985)
Description: Blends martial arts with gymnastics in a high-energy, campy action film that thrives on absurdity and physical prowess, much like the over-the-top fitness themes in the reference.
Fact: The film was inspired by the real-life skills of Olympic gymnast Kurt Thomas, who stars as the lead. It's notorious for its bizarre 'village of the crazies' sequence.


Chopping Mall (1986)
Description: A horror film set in a shopping mall with killer robots, blending slasher elements with sci-fi and dark humor, much like the mix of horror and absurdity in the reference.
Fact: Originally titled 'Killbots,' the film was marketed as a horror-comedy. The robots were repurposed from another film, 'Android.'


Slaughter High (1986)
Description: A slasher film with a revenge plot set in a high school, featuring gruesome kills and a darkly humorous tone, similar to the mix of horror and camp.
Fact: The film was shot in the UK but set in the US, leading to some inconsistencies. It was initially banned in several countries due to its violence.


Hell Comes to Frogtown (1988)
Description: A post-apocalyptic B-movie that combines action, sci-fi, and dark humor, with a focus on physical endurance and bizarre, exaggerated scenarios.
Fact: The film features actors in elaborate frog mutant costumes, creating a unique and campy visual style. It gained a cult following for its odd premise.


The Running Man (1987)
Description: A dystopian action-thriller with a focus on physical competition and survival, featuring exaggerated violence and a satirical take on media exploitation.
Fact: Based on a Stephen King novel written under his pseudonym Richard Bachman. The film's game show aesthetic influenced later reality TV and dystopian media.
