Angel Heart

Alan Parker's "Angel Heart" is a neo-noir tale of corruption and redemption, starring Robert De Niro and Mickey Rourke. Set in 1950s New Orleans, the film follows Louis Cypher, a down-on-his-luck blues singer who agrees to investigate the mysterious disappearance of a shady businessman named Norton. As Louis delves deeper into the case, his investigation uncovers dark secrets and supernatural elements that blur the line between reality and madness, culminating in a disturbing revelation about his own identity and the pact he made in his youth. Parker's direction, coupled with Rourke's intense performance, creates a compelling and eerie atmosphere, questioning the nature of evil and the fragility of memory.