---
title: "Blades"
year: 1988
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/blades-1988"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 121390
imdb_id: "tt0096936"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 98
community_rating: 5.4
vote_count: 37
content_rating: "R"
---

# Blades (1988) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/blades-1988

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Blades is a 1989 American horror comedy film distributed by Troma Entertainment. The film was directed and edited by Thomas R. Rondinella, who also co-wrote the screenplay alongside producers William R. Pace and John P. Finegan. The plot follows a series of brutal murders that take place at a prestigious country club's golf course. Specifically, a peaceful country club becomes the hunting ground for a demonically possessed lawnmower with a taste for human flesh. The feature has a runtime of one hour and thirty-eight minutes and carries an R rating.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Screambox Amazon Channel, Eternal Family, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Troma NOW, Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel, Cineverse Amazon Channel | Fawesome | Amazon Video, Fandango At Home |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | Tubi TV | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | Tubi TV | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Thomas R. Rondinella
- **Networks / Studios**: Finnegan International Motion Pictures, Troma Entertainment

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Robert North** as *Roy Kent*
- **Jeremy Whelan** as *Deke Slade*
- **Victoria Scott D'Angelo** as *Kelly Lange*
- **Holly Stevenson** as *Bea Osgood*
- **William Towner** as *Norman Osgood*
- **Peter Wray** as *Lyle*
- **Charlie Quinn** as *Charlie Kimmel*
- **Bruce Katlin** as *Morgue Attendant*
- **Lee Devin** as *Squire Evans*
- **Bill Kimble** as *Sonny Fagan*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Blades online?
Blades is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Screambox Amazon Channel, Eternal Family. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Blades worth watching?
Blades holds a community rating of 5.4/10 based on 37 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Horror, Comedy for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Blades and when was it released?
Blades is a feature film with a runtime of 98 minutes. It was released in 1988. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Blades?
Blades was directed by Thomas R. Rondinella.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Blades — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/121390)
- [Blades (1988) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/121390-blades/cast)
- [Blades (film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blades_(film))
- [Blades (1988) Full Cast & Crew - Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/movie/blades/credits)

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