Perfect Blue

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Originally produced as a motion picture in 1997.
"Based on the novel by Yoshikazu Takeuchi."
"Unrated director's cut for mature audiences only"--Container.
Special features include interview with Satoshi Kon ; voice-actor interviews ; original theatrical trailer ; Manga 2000 previews and web link.
Pop singer Mima Kirigoe looks forward to a bright new career when she quits her chart-topping trio to become an actress. When she lands a role in a sexually charged murder mystery, Mina's life begins to fall apart. Reality and hallucinations merge into a terrifying netherworld where innocence is lost and dreams turn into nightmares. Quickly descending into a dangerous state of paranoid delusions, Mina discovers Internet sites describing every minute detail of her life. Helpless and afraid, she watches as her associates are threatened and killed by a mysterious stalker.
DVD.

COMMUNITY REVIEWS

The Mind submitted by DBJC on June 27, 2011, 12:32pm This movie is a psychological thriller no doubt. If you like Darren Aronofsky the. You will definetely like this film.

Censored Title submitted by marielle on August 14, 2011, 4:45pm If you liked <i>Black Swan</i> you'll love this movie.

Trigger warning for sexual violence.

Wow submitted by anacoluthon on August 17, 2018, 2:58am This movie is the definition of psychological thriller. As reality breaks down for Mima, it also breaks down for the viewer. The ending left me questioning everything.

perfect blue submitted by qmomo on August 22, 2019, 12:26pm twisty mindbending psychological thriller with brilliant animation