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Black Light
Sharon Avery is a blind woman who is having visions of murder. She "sees" children being killed and the face of a serial killer. Everyone around her, including the police are skeptical with the exception of one inspector who has fallen for her.Can she convince them in time to prevent any more murders, including her own?
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Plot Summary
A disgraced detective working as a private investigator takes on a case involving a murdered porn star. As he delves deeper into the seedy underworld, he uncovers a conspiracy that reaches high into the city's elite. He must navigate betrayal and danger to expose the truth before he becomes the next victim.
Critical Reception
Black Light (1999) received largely negative reviews from critics, who often cited its derivative plot, poor acting, and uninspired direction. While some acknowledged an attempt at a gritty noir atmosphere, most found the film to be a forgettable entry in the crime thriller genre.
What Reviewers Say
Repetitive and predictable plot.
Weak performances from the main cast.
Lacks originality and fails to deliver suspense.
Google audience: Audience reception for 'Black Light' is scarce, with limited available data. What little is present suggests general disappointment, with viewers finding the film to be a low-budget, unengaging crime drama that doesn't stand out.
Fun Fact
The film was independently produced and had a very limited theatrical release, contributing to its obscurity and lack of widespread critical attention.
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