Murder in Blue Light
Model Starlet, leads a double life; at night, she becomes Sherry, a Times Square prostitute, in order to search for her brother's killer. He was a marine who had been involved in a game of hot potato with a live hand-grenade on a boat returning from Lebanon. The game had ended tragically when the grenade went off, killing three men and injuring six others, castrating one of them. Now someone is stalking New York and stabbing ex-marines to death, leaving fake hand-grenades between their legs after castrating them. Hard-boiled policeman Flanigan thinks Starlet is putting herself in too much danger, so he intentionally exposes her double identity, then poses as her to catch the real killer.
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Plot Summary
A detective investigates a series of murders linked to a popular television show. As he delves deeper, he uncovers a conspiracy that reaches the highest levels of the television industry, putting his own life in danger. The investigation forces him to confront the blurred lines between reality and fiction.
Critical Reception
Murder in Blue Light received a mixed reception from critics, with some praising its intriguing premise and performances, particularly from James Earl Jones, while others found the plot convoluted and the pacing uneven. The film struggled to stand out in a crowded genre, leading to a somewhat lukewarm critical response.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its suspenseful atmosphere and solid performances.
- Criticized for a predictable plot and a rushed conclusion.
- The film successfully captures the gritty feel of a police procedural.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce, but general sentiment suggests it's a decent, if unremarkable, TV movie mystery that might appeal to fans of the genre and its lead actors.
Fun Fact
The film was originally conceived as a pilot for a potential television series.
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