Review of Angel Heart (1987) by Alex R — 29 Jul 2014

Psychological horror films are quite hard to pull off, but Angel; Heart on the other hand is a stunning achievement, a film that is so haunting, dark atmosphere and has a great cast of actors and a well thought out storyline.

The horror steadily builds up, the way a good horror should, and here we have a picture that really does stand out among other similar films. . If you enjoy psychological horror films, Angel Heart is one of the finest that I have seen.

The story is exceptionally well told, the direction is top notch and the acting is precise, immaculate and memorable. Alan Parker is a fine filmmaker and captures something wonderful here; wonderful, yet eerie, terrifying and unflinching in the way he builds up the horror.

Angel Heart is a brilliant picture, a film that relies on atmosphere and a great story to let the terror unfold, and it does it very well. Angel Heart is a standout horror tale, a film that showcases a young Mickey Rourke at his very best, and with The Wrestler, I would say that this is finest work he has done.

I love a well constructed horror film, and Angel Heart is most certainly that and more. The film uses striking images to make the viewer feel uneasy, and it works quite well. The way the film tackles its plot is great and it's a slow burn n terms of letting things unfold, instead of going quickly into the action, things steadily unravel, and therefore you're more on the edge of your seat.

I heavily recommend the film, and Angel Heart may be one of the finest films in 1980's horror cinema.