I don't know how many people will recognize the name of Dana Hill, but she was a marvelous child actress from the late 70s and early 80s. She was only in a handful of onscreen projects before segueing into voice-over work. She passed away from diabetes at 32. She's probably best known as daughter Audrey in NATIONAL LAMPOON'S EUROPEAN VACATION, but I will always remember her for her extraordinary work as the daughter of Albert Finney and Diane Keaton in a film called SHOOT THE MOON. It was an awards-caliber performance that garnered raves surpassing her veteran co-stars. I will also now remember her for her brave and piercing performance in this movie. As well. The subject matter is horribly disturbing, but I'm surprised and impressed that a TV movie of this time period handled the material openly and honestly. And the cast is sensational, particularly Masur and Dillon, two magnificent character actors. It's not a comfortable sit, but I would include this along with THE BURNING BED, DAVID and SOMETHING ABOUT AMELIA as the top issue-oriented TV movies of the 80s. And, sadly, it's also one of the few chances you will have to witness this young talent who was taken away far too soon. - Jeff Marshall,.
Review of Fallen Angel
