The
China Lake Murders (1990)
Synopsis: Don't be put off by
the bland title — this is, in fact, a well-made, suspenseful thriller. A
city cop who goes on holiday every year to the small desert town of China Lake
becomes the chief suspect in a serial murder inquiry run by the town's
sheriff.
It's essentially a taut battle of wills between the cop and the
sheriff, and both the leads (Michael Parks and Tom Skerritt) bring much weight
to their roles. The direction of TV-movie specialist Alan Metzger maintains the
tension.
Cast: Tom Skerritt, Isaac Allan
Runtime: 89
min
*Note: USA and Canadian customers should check their dvd
players for PAL format compatibility. |
