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1986 · 120 min · R

Blue Velvet

Directed by David Lynch · Mystery, Thriller, Crime

Blue Velvet (1986) is a Mystery film, directed by David Lynch set in North Carolina during the 1980s. It runs 120 minutes and is rated R.

A psychological horror and murder mystery, with a surreal dreamlike and tense tone. Themes of madness / loss of sanity, identity, and obsession run throughout.

Composer
Angelo Badalamenti
Cinematography
Frederick Elmes
Cast
Isabella RosselliniKyle MacLachlanDennis HopperLaura DernHope LangeDean StockwellGeorge DickersonPriscilla Pointer

The world of this film

Setting

Where
North Carolina
Setting
Suburban
When
1980s

Premise & themes

Premise
Psychological HorrorMurder Mystery
Themes
Madness / Loss Of SanityIdentityObsession
Tone
Surreal DreamlikeTenseBleak

Shape

Protagonist
Solo Lead
Pacing
Measured
Dialogue
Balanced
Based on
Pure Fiction

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