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The Burning Moon

1992Movie1 h 38 minNR

48
MediocreGoodWatch score
48
MediocreGoodWatch score

Summary

A delinquent brother reads his kid sister two bedtime stories after injecting himself with heroin. These disturbingly morbid stories focus on a serial killing blind date and a murderous, psychotic priest.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Adults
  • Solo watch

Skip it if

  • You need an uplifting mood
  • Graphic violence bothers you
  • You scare easily

Where to watch

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Not for warmth, uplift or comfort.

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Cast

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Directed by
Olaf Ittenbach
Written by
Olaf Ittenbach
Music by
A.G. Striedl

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Facts

February 26, 1992 · 1 h 38 min · NR

Released
February 26, 1992
Runtime
1 h 38 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Violence, Nudity, Sexual Content, Strong Language, Drug Use, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Horror
Original language
German
Made in
Germany
Budget
$38,200
Available in
3 countries

Tropes

Downer Ending, Rasputinian Death, Driven to Suicide +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Burning Moon?"

Questions about The Burning Moon

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Burning Moon worth watching?

48
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 48 (IMDb 5.2).

Will The Burning Moon scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

Yes, it's frightening: scares are rated 9 of 10, and some images are gruesome (grotesque 9 of 10).

Will I feel good after watching The Burning Moon?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for bleakness and 6 for melancholy, against 1 for hopefulness.

Is The Burning Moon in English?

German

No, it was made in German.

What tropes does The Burning Moon use?

Downer EndingRasputinian DeathDriven to SuicideHand CannonHalf the Man He Used to BeMan on FireCerebus SyndromeMeaningful NameKarmic DeathI'm a HumanitarianYour Head A-SplodeWould Hurt a Childand 24 more

TV Tropes lists 36 tropes for it, including Downer Ending, Rasputinian Death, and Driven to Suicide.