Blow Out (1981)

Directors:

Brian De Palma

Writers:

Brian De Palma, Bill Mesce Jr.

Actors:

William Tarman, Bernie Rachelle, Henry Cohen, Tony Devon, Thomas Finn, B.J. Cyrus

Synopsis:

Jack Terry is a master sound recordist who works on grade-B horror movies. Late one evening, he is recording sounds for use in his movies when he hears something unexpected through his sound equipment and records it. Curiosity gets the better of him when the media become involved, and he begins to unravel the pieces of a nefarious conspiracy. As he struggles to survive against his shadowy enemies and expose the truth, he does not know whom he can trust.
  • Mystery
  • Thriller
  • Crime
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Blow Out (1981)

In Blow Out's best scenes, we see and hear exactly how sound and image work together to make movies what they are. This is a great film about filmmaking. Parts of the story bothered me, but they were made up for by solid performances and stylish cinematography. Very good.
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August 14, 2013