Blue Velvet (1986)★ 7.4/10

R · US · 120 min · August 30, 1986

Crime
Drama
Mystery
Thriller

Directed by: David Lynch

The discovery of a severed human ear found in a field leads a young man on an investigation related to a beautiful, mysterious nightclub singer and a group of psychopathic criminals who have kidnapped her child.

Original title

Blue Velvet

Storyline

In this David Lynch's neo-noir psychological thriller, a curious college student discovers a severed ear, leading him into a dangerous world of deceit, violence, and sexual obsession in a seemingly peaceful small town. Lynch's direction evokes visceral emotions through surreal visuals, challenging traditional storytelling and exploring the darkest corners of human nature. This film leaves an indelible mark, pushing boundaries and provoking deep thought, making it an unforgettable and haunting cinematic experience.

Rating

7.4 / 10 · 249,254

Companies

De Laurentiis Entertainment Group (DEG), Paramount Pictures, 20th Century Fox, Filmauro, Transmundo Films, AMLF, Columbus Film, Concorde Film, Concorde Filmverleih, Film Pop, Filmes Lusomundo, Finnkino, Hoyts Distribution, Nordisk Film, Shochiku-Fuji Company, Svensk Filmindustri (SF), Syncron Film, CBS / Fox Video, CBS/Fox Home Video, Karl-Lorimar Home Video (KLV-TV), Transmundo Home Video (THV), Videomax, Twentieth Century Fox, RTL4, Warner Home Video, Fox Video, TV3, Chapel Distribution, MGM Home Entertainment, Castle Home Video, Scanbox Entertainment, Scanbox Norge, Asociace Ceských Filmových Klubu (ACFK), Filmmuseum Distributie

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