It will scare you to your very soul.

Starring: Mickey Rourke, Robert De Niro, Lisa Bonet, Charlotte Rampling, Michael Higgins, Stocker Fontelieu, Brownie McGhee

DML Rating: ★★★★★★★★☆☆ - great

"They say there's just enough religion in the world to make men hate one another, but not enough to make them love." – Louis Cyphre

Why watch this? It is a surreal, atmospheric crime film that winds darkly to a memorable ending.

Plot Summary: Set in 1955 New York City, a private investigator Harry Angel is hired by the enigmatic Louis Cyphre to find a missing singer named Johnny Favorite, last seen in New Orleans. As Angel delves deeper into the investigation, he encounters occult practices, violence, and a string of mysterious deaths, leading him to a disturbing truth about himself and his client.

Dad's Preview: This dark, noir film takes un into a world of grimey crime, including blood rituals and forbidden passions. Its dank vibe is enhanced by a dream-like quality. Every scene feels like an evil intelligence is controlling each twist and turn. Rourke is surly enough, but De Niro captivates as his dark and devious employer.

Carolco Pictures; Tri-Star Pictures