Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me (1992)

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Halloween Reviews 2020

Director: David Lynch

Writers: David Lynch & Robert Engels, from the television series by Mark Frost & David Lynch

Stars: Kyle MacLachlan, Sheryl Lee, Ray Wise, Madchen Amick, Dana Ashbrook, Miguel Ferrer, Moira Kelly, Peggy Lipton

This prequel to the cult TV series "Twin Peaks" depicts the events leading to the death of high school student Laura Palmer (Sheryl Lee), the crime which sets in motion the bizarre television program. 

It is typical David Lynch in the sense that it is confusing, infuriating, hypnotic, and haunting. 

David Lynch

Don't expect everything to make sense (at least not on the first viewing) and be ready to roll with the weirdness. 

The TV series was often very funny, but there aren't many laughs here. 

Rather, the thriller and horror elements are emphasized, and there are some very harrowing scenes indeed. 

Ray Wise is a criminally underappreciated actor, but he gets a chance to shine here.


Warning! Ending scene!!!

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