Kill the Moonlight

Kill the Moonlight

"I'm a driver, I'm a winner, things are gonna change. I can feel it..."

1994 · 76 min · ★ 6.0

A twisted 16mm Gen X comedy disguised as a 1970s drive-in flick, KILL THE MOONLIGHT is the story of Chance, a fish hatchery worker, toxic waste cleaner, and aspiring race car driver whose goal in life is to fix up his Camaro and follow his dreams of championship glory. As the film unfolds, Chance unravels in strange ways after getting contaminated by toxic waste.

Directed by Steve Hanft

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