THE VAULT

Angel Heart (1987) Explained: Beyond the Blood

Scare Score: 7.2/100

It will scare you to your very soul.

The Premise

A down-and-out Brooklyn detective is hired to track down a singer on an odyssey that will take him through the desperate streets of Harlem, the smoke-filled jazz clubs of New Orleans, and the swamps of Louisiana and its seedy underworld of voodoo.

Why It Terrifies Us

Categorized under Psychological Horror, Angel Heart taps into fundamental fears. The 7.2/100 Scare Score is well-earned. The themes of new york city, amnesia, heart continually haunt viewers long after the credits roll.

Into The Vault

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