Blue Sunshine

The events take place in the mid- to late-1970s, reflecting urban paranoia of the era. The story ties a contemporary crime thriller to memories of the 1960s counterculture through the drug 'Blue Sunshine' and its long-delayed effects. The period vibe emphasizes public suspicion, sensational crime, and political tension.

The action unfolds starting at a lively party where the violent transformation begins. It then shifts to a crowded shopping mall with a discotheque setting that sparks panic among patrons. A later department-store confrontation marks a climactic locale, and nearby streets provide the backdrop for chases and the fatal accident.

🧪 Drug Effects

Blue Sunshine causes baldness and violent psychosis years after first use. The film treats the drug's latency as a terrifying, real threat, showing how past experimentation can resurface as deadly chaos. It questions scientific certainty and the ethics of drug tests administered decades earlier.

🕵️ Injustice

Jerry Zipkin is wrongly accused and forced to go on the run to prove his innocence. Allies frantically search for evidence to expose the drug's hidden history and clear his name. The story probes the fragility of due process when powerful forces conceal the truth.

🌀 Paranoia

The city feels invaded by a hidden killer, with danger threatening friends, strangers, and authorities alike. Public spaces become stages for sudden violence, heightening the sense of pervasive suspicion. The film uses the bald killer as a symbol of latent threats rising from the past.