A man returns to his home town after being away and discovers a severed human ear in a field. Not satisfied with the police's pace, he and the police detective's daughter carry out their own investigation. The object of his investigation turns out to be a beautiful and mysterious woman involved with a violent and perversely evil man.
Written by Mark Logan <marklo@west.sun.com>
Besides the impact on his life of the naked lady, David Lynch says that the image of a severed ear and the mood of Bobby Vinton's 'Blue Velvet' song were two other major inspirations.
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Goofs
Incorrectly regarded as goofs:
During the first time Sandy and Jeffery hear Dorothy sing, the dress she ends with on stage is different than the dress she started with. However, this could simply be the result of a costume change between the sets of her performance.
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Quotes
[first lines]
Radio announcer:
It's a sunny, woodsy day in Lumberton, so get those chainsaws out. This is the mighty W.O.O.D., the musical voice of Lumberton. At the sound of the falling tree, it's 9:30. There's a whole lotta wood waitin' out there, so let's get goin'. Nurse Cindy:
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"Honky Tonk (Part I)"
Performed by William Doggett (as Bill Doggett) Courtesy of Gusto Records Inc. Written by Shep Shepherd, Clifford Scott, William Doggett (as Bill Doggett) and Billy Butler Publisher: W & K Publishing Corp., Islip Music
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