Cold Moon
Simon and Dede are best friends: two aimless drunks who spend their days getting sloshed and any other available time getting laid. Simon is living on unemployment benefits in a trailer parked near his sister's apartment. Dede works at a fish-packing plant on the night shift. Neither man is sensitive, young, or good looking. However, their sang-froid (literally, "cold blood," referring to a quality of imperturbability) stands them in good stead as they go about their seedy lives, picking up one woman and having sex with her on the beach, or when Simon calmly has sex with a prostitute in front of the woman's brother. In the past, a bizarre necrophiliac situation led to Simon experiencing his only sense of what it might be to truly love someone.
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Plot Summary
A detective investigates a series of murders in a small town, only to discover a chilling connection to his own past. As the body count rises, he finds himself in a desperate race against time to unmask the killer before becoming their next victim. The investigation unearths dark secrets and forces him to confront personal demons.
Critical Reception
Cold Moon received a mixed to negative reception from critics, with many finding its plot predictable and its execution lacking. While some performances were noted, the film struggled to deliver a compelling or original thriller experience, leaving audiences and reviewers largely unimpressed.
What Reviewers Say
- The film's thriller elements were considered underdeveloped.
- Predictable plot twists failed to engage.
- Performances were a mixed bag, with some actors unable to elevate the material.
Google audience: Audience reviews are sparse, but generally indicate a feeling that the film was forgettable and failed to live up to its potential as a suspenseful crime drama.
Fun Fact
The film was originally intended to be a theatrical release but ultimately went direct-to-video in many markets.
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