Black Moon Rising

Name: Black Moon Rising
Director: Harley Cokeliss
Genre: Action, Science Fiction, Thriller
Released: 1986-01-01
Duration: 100 min
Rating: 5.5
Cast: Tommy Lee Jones, Linda Hamilton, Robert Vaughn, Richard Jaeckel, Lee Ving

1986Dir. Harley Cokeliss1h 40m

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Runtime1h 40m

Released1986

Box office$6.6M

DirectorHarley Cokeliss

About This Movie

So, 'Black Moon Rising' is this 1986 flick directed by Harley Cokeliss that blends action, sci-fi, and thriller elements in a really interesting way. The premise revolves around an FBI free-lancer who hides a stolen crime tape in a high-tech car, but it gets really convoluted with all these twists. The atmosphere is a bit gritty, typical of the era, but it has this sleek, futuristic vibe thanks to the car’s design. Practical effects are decent for the time, and the pacing has a nice rhythm, keeping you engaged. Tommy Lee Jones gives a solid performance, really capturing that anti-hero feel. It’s not your typical heist movie, and that’s what makes it stand out, I think.

1980s sci-fi aesthetic worth noting.Highlights practical effects of the time.Interesting narrative twists around theft and deception.