Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me was released in cinemas in 1992.
Directed by David Lynch, the film serves as a prequel to the television series and follows Laura Palmer during the final days before her death. Rather than continuing the television show’s investigation, it focuses on Laura’s experiences and the circumstances surrounding the central tragedy.
The film premiered at the Cannes Film Festival in May 1992 before its wider theatrical release. Its tone is considerably darker and more intense than the network series, which contributed to divided reactions when it first appeared. Later reassessments have often emphasized its psychological and emotional depth.
Fire Walk with Me includes returning performers from Twin Peaks and expands elements of the show’s supernatural mythology. The film’s title is often shortened informally, but its full title is Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me.