Angel Heart (1987): Voodoo, Noir, and More—Is It a Masterpiece or Messy?

This week, we dive into the 1987 gothic horror and film-noir classic, "Angel Heart," exploring its haunting atmosphere and complex narrative. As we discuss the film's unique blend of noir and horror elements, we reflect on the performances of Mickey Rourke and Robert De Niro, highlighting how their characters drive the story's tension. Our conversation also touches on the film's heavy themes and the controversial aspects of its storytelling, particularly the exposition-heavy ending that left us with mixed feelings. Additionally, we make an exciting announcement about our upcoming 100th episode spectacular, which will feature a live audience, a film screening, and a podcast recording. Join us as we navigate the shadows of "Angel Heart" and share our thoughts on this intriguing entry in our Gothic Horror retrospective.Our 100th Episode Spectacular, is a LIVE screening and LIVE podcast recording with a studio audience on January 10th, 2025. Time Stamps02:00 - Joker sequel discussion 08:55 - Special Annoucement of our 100th Episode Spectacular14:38 - Main review: Angel Heart (1987)52:17 - Final Thoughts & Vault Decision59:00 - Movie Pairing/Recommendation Shelf01:08:07 - Weekly Highlights01:24:16 - Next week: Crimson Peak (2015)Nathan's Robert Altman Rankings on Letterboxd - https://boxd.it/zkEYQ/detail RSVP for the 100th Episode Extravaganza on January 10th, 2025 (6pm-10pm). This is a Free Event but space is very limited.Find all our episodes here or on your preferred Podcast app:https://backtotheframerate.comBack to the Frame Rate is on Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/backframerate/Be sure to Follow us @backtotheframeratehttps://www.facebook.com/backtotheframeratehttps://www.instagram.com/backtotheframerate/https://www.tiktok.com/@backtotheframeratehttps://www.youtube.com/@backtotheframerate - Where you can watch video versionsEmail us at [email protected] Nathan on Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/nathansuher/Follow Bee on Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/mambobumbles/Copyright © Back to the Frame Rate