Cardiac Arrest

About This Movie

Cardiac Arrest has this gritty, unsettling vibe that really captures the dark underbelly of late '70s and early '80s San Francisco. The whole premise around the 'Missing Heart Murders' is bizarre yet captivating, and it gets pretty visceral with its practical effects, especially for a film of its time. The pacing can feel a bit uneven, but that kind of adds to the tension, making you squirm as the weak-stomached cop digs deeper. It's a film that explores the moral quandaries surrounding organ donation and the desperation that comes with it. The performances are raw, and even though the director isn’t widely known, there's a certain grit in the storytelling that makes it stand out. Definitely a curious piece for collectors who appreciate the unsettling narratives of that era.

Uneasy tension throughout the filmPractical effects are surprisingly effectiveExplores moral themes around desperation