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Victim of the Moon
Inspired by Mikhail Bulgakov’s novel, The Master and Margarita, this is the story of poet Ivan Bezdomny’s struggle with the dreams that haunt him during the full moon, infused with the work of a writer he met years ago.
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Plot Summary
A solitary lunar colonist begins to question her sanity when she experiences unsettling phenomena that suggest she is not alone on the moon. As reality blurs with her deepest fears, she must uncover the truth before the isolation consumes her entirely.
Critical Reception
Victim of the Moon received mixed to positive reviews, with particular praise for its atmospheric tension and central performance, though some critics found its pacing uneven and its narrative conclusion ambiguous.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its intense psychological atmosphere and claustrophobic setting.
The lead performance is highlighted as a compelling portrayal of isolation and paranoia.
Some critics found the plot's ambiguities frustrating rather than thought-provoking.
Google audience: Audience reviews generally appreciated the film's unique concept and the lead actress's performance, finding it a suspenseful and engaging watch. Some viewers, however, felt the ending could have been more definitive.
Awards & Accolades
Nominated for Best Actor at the Saturn Awards.
Fun Fact
The distinctive, echoing sound design used throughout the film was created by layering recordings of a single astronaut's breath with ambient noise captured in a near-vacuum chamber.
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