30 Blue Velvet Quotes — The ‘80s Film That Caused Controversy

Blue Velvet is a controversial film that depicts sexual violence. Despite that, the classic film has some memorable quotes. Read 30 Blue Velvet quotes to learn more about the film.

"Blue Velvet" is a 1986 movie that centers on Jeffrey Beaumont, who lives in the quiet town of Lumberton in North Carolina.

Jeffrey discovers a human severed ear on the field while walking in the neighborhood. Out of curiosity, he sets out to discover what happened, leading to some memorable lines in the film. Read 20 Blue Velvet quotes to learn more about it.

Frank Booth with his quote: "You've got about one second to live buddy!" | Source: facebook.com/BlueVelvetMovie

Blue Velvet Quotes from Frank Booth

"Now It’s Dark." — Frank

"In dreams, I walk with you. In dreams, I talk to you. In dreams, you're mine, all the time. Forever. In dreams…" — Frank

"Don’t be a good neighbor to her." — Frank Booth

"The candy-colored clown they call Sandman." — Frank Booth

"You stay alive, baby. Do it for Van Gogh." — Frank Booth

"You’re like me." — Frank Booth

"You’ve got about one second to live buddy!" — Frank Booth

Dorothy Vallens with her quote: "He's a good kid, Frank." | Source: facebook.com/BlueVelvetMovie

Blue Velvet Quotes from Dorothy Vallens

"I Have Your Disease In Me Now." — Dorothy

"I'm not crazy. I know the difference between right and wrong!" — Dorothy

"Do you want to do bad things? Anything. Anything." — Dorothy

"What are you doing in my closet, Jeffrey Beaumont?" — Dorothy Vallens

"And I still can see Blue Velvet through my tears." — Dorothy Vallens

Jeffrey with his quote: "You're A Neat Girl." | Source: facebook.com/BlueVelvetMovie

"He’s a good kid, Frank." — Dorothy Vallens

"Mommy loves you." — Dorothy Vallens

"No police. No police." — Dorothy Vallens

Jeffrey with his quote: "Do you see that house? I used to know a kid who lived there, he had the biggest tongue in the world." | Source: facebook.com/BlueVelvetMovie

Blue Velvet Quotes from Sandy Williams

"I Don’t Know If You’re A Detective Or A Pervert." — Sandy

"There's Darkness Til The Robins Come." — Sandy

"My Dad Drinks Bud' King Of Beers.’" — Sandy

"It’s A Strange World." — Sandy

"Where's my dream?" — Sandy Williams

Frank Booth with his quote: "You stay alive, baby. Do it for Van Gogh." | Source: facebook.com/BlueVelvetMovie

Blue Velvet Quotes from Jeffrey Beaumont

"Did You Hear Anything? ‘Bits And Pieces.’" — Jeffrey

"You’re A Neat Girl." — Jeffrey

"You’re a mystery. I like you very much." — Jeffrey

"Well, that’s for me to know and for you to find out." — Jeffrey

"There are opportunities in life for gaining knowledge and experience. Sometimes, it's necessary to take a risk." — Jeffrey

Dorothy Vallens' quote: "And I still can see Blue Velvet through my tears." | Source: facebook.com/BlueVelvetMovie

"Frank is a very sick and dangerous man." — Jeffrey

"Jeffrey Nothing." — Jeffrey

"Do you see that house? I used to know a kid who lived there; he had the biggest tongue in the world." — Jeffrey

"Why are there people like Frank?" — Jeffrey Beaumont

Jeffrey's quote: "Frank is a very sick and dangerous man." | Source: facebook.com/BlueVelvetMovie

"Blue Velvet" is directed by David Lynch and the movie is arguably regarded as one of the country's best films from the '80s. It explores sexual violence, sadism, and psychosis.

Kyle MacLachlan plays Jeffrey in the movie alongside Dennis Hopper (Frank), Isabella Rossellini (Dorothy Vallens), and Laura Dern (Sandy Williams).

If you enjoyed reading up quotes on the mystery film, read more on a similar cult classic, "36 Anastasia Quotes" from a 1997 film. One other movie from the mystery genre is "Gone Girl."