Moonlight Pierce
Moonlight Pierce

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Moonlight Pierce

1991
Movie
70 min
Japanese

Because of a mysterious earring, Yumemi, a young japanese student, becomes involved in a mysterious story. She must go to Germany, where she learns that the spirit of an evil prince is haunting her earring...

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IMDb5.5/10
Director: Robert DouglasGenres: Drama, Crime, Mystery

Plot Summary

A haunted private investigator, haunted by a past case involving a murdered blues singer, takes on a new investigation. This new case involves a beautiful nightclub singer and leads him down a dangerous path, blurring the lines between reality and delusion. As he delves deeper, he uncovers a web of deceit, betrayal, and murder that mirrors the tragedy he desperately tries to forget.

Critical Reception

Moonlight Pierce received mixed to negative reviews. Critics often cited its derivative plot and uneven pacing, while some performances were noted as a redeeming quality. Audiences generally found the film to be a somewhat predictable neo-noir thriller.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film struggles with an unoriginal plot and predictable twists.

  • Performances, particularly from the lead, are sometimes praised but not enough to elevate the material.

  • Often described as a forgettable entry in the neo-noir genre.

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Fun Fact

The film's director, Robert Douglas, also directed the television series 'Beyond the Stars' and 'The New Twilight Zone'.

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