Blu-ray Review – Unlawful Entry

1992's "Unlawful Entry" represents director Jonathan Kaplan's return to the exploitation offerings of his early career. Receiving respect and professional opportunities in Hollywood after the success of 1988's "The Accused," Kaplan burned off most of this goodwill with the 1989 misfire, "Immediate Family," forcing him to find material with a little more box office potential. And nothing was hotter than psychological thrillers focusing on unhinged people targeting suburban citizens. Screenwriter Lewis Colick ("The Dirt Bike Kid," "Flamin' Hot") looks to serve up some disturbing material with "Unlawful Entry," which touches on sexual obsession and police corruption, giving Kaplan plenty to work with as he develops screen tension. Unfortunately, the helmer only finds modest inspiration for the endeavor, which begins with a bang and ends with tedious formula, ruining a feature that works well when dealing with sinister business. Read the rest at Blu-ray.com