Blue Sunshine (1977)

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At a party, someone goes insane and murders three women. Falsely accused of the brutal killings, Jerry is on the run. More bizarre homicides continue with alarming frequency all over town. Trying to clear his name, Jerry discovers the shocking truth...people are losing their hair and turning into violent psychopaths and the connection may be some LSD all the murderers took a decade before.

Film Overview
"Blue Sunshine" is an American scary movie released in 1977, written and directed by Jeff Lieberman. It merges science fiction and horror to create a suspenseful and appealing story. The film stars Zalman King, Deborah Winters, Mark Goddard, and Robert Walden.

Plot Summary
"Blue Sunshine" centers around a series of mysterious murders happening in Los Angeles. The victims unexpectedly lose their hair and become psychotically violent, triggering confusion and fear among the community. The main character, Jerry Zipkin, is wrongfully implicated of one such murder throughout a houseparty and consequently ends up being the central focus of an intense city-wide manhunt.

Expedition of Themes
As Jerry desperately tries to show his innocence, he uncovers a stunning truth that links the victims. A years before the occasions, they had all taken a strain of LSD called 'Blue Sunshine.' The movie thereby explores styles of drug use, subsequent postponed impacts, and the resulting mayhem it inflicts on society.

Deciphering the Mystery
Jerry's investigation leads him to the awareness that the LSD, Blue Sunshine, is the root cause of the unpredictable and lethal break outs. The users of this specific batch, taken ten years earlier, are just now experiencing terrifying side effects. The victims are all previous college good friends who consumed the LSD together, making his task of recognizing prospective threats a lot more pressing.

Political Aspects
"Blue Sunshine" also delves into political satire by revealing that a person of the former users is now a respected and influential congressman. This discovery brings to light the possible implications if he were to experience the deadly delayed impacts of Blue Sunshine.

Climax and Conclusion
The climax of the movie takes place at a mall throughout a political rally for the congressman. The tension increases as the audience can only think when or if the congressman will become a victim of Blue Sunshine, resulting in a captivating ending. Through Jerry's heroic efforts, he exposes the LSD cover-up, clears his name, and hinders the threat imposed by the staying batch of Blue Sunshine.

Movie Reception
"Blue Sunshine" is hailed for its distinct premise, combining elements of horror and suspense with a social commentary on the long-term impacts of substance abuse and the prospective threats prowling in unforeseen places. While it did not become a box office hit, the movie has given that become a cult classic amongst fans of the scary genre. The movie provides thrilling suspense, stunning minutes of horror, and a cautionary exploration of the effects of psychedelic drug usage. It is a thought-provoking movie that leaves audiences contemplating the possible surprise impacts of previous choices.

Top Cast

  • Zalman King (small)
    Zalman King
    Jerry Zipkin
  • Deborah Winters (small)
    Deborah Winters
    Alicia Sweeney
  • Mark Goddard (small)
    Mark Goddard
    Edward Flemming
  • Robert Walden (small)
    Robert Walden
    David Blume
  • Charles Siebert (small)
    Charles Siebert
    Detective Clay
  • Ann Cooper
    Wendy Flemming
  • Ray Young
    Wayne Mulligan
  • Alice Ghostley (small)
    Alice Ghostley
    O'Malley's Neighbor
  • Stefan Gierasch (small)
    Stefan Gierasch
    Lt. Jennings
  • Richard Crystal
    Frannie Scott
  • Bill Adler
    Ralphie