Lakeview Terrace

"What Could Be Safer Than Living Next to a Cop?"

Sep 19 2008 PG-13 1h 50m
Crime, Drama, Thriller

A young interracial couple has just moved into their California dream home when they become the target of their next-door neighbor, who disapproves of their relationship. A tightly wound LAPD officer has appointed himself the watchdog of the neighborhood. His nightly foot patrols and overly watchful eyes bring comfort to some, but he becomes increasingly aggressive to the newlyweds. These persistent intrusions into their lives cause the couple to fight back.

Plot

In California, Caucasian Chris Mattson and his African-American wife Lisa Mattson move into a house in a gated community. Their racist, dysfunctional next-door neighbor is the abusive LAPD Officer Abel Turner who feels uncomfortable with the relationship of the newcomers and transforms their lives into Hell on Earth.

Written by

David Loughery, Howard Korder

Directed by

Neil LaBute

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Overbrook Entertainment, Screen Gems

Languages

English

Awards

1 nomination

Scores
# of Votes
58,463
Average Rating
6.2 out of 10
Metascore
47
Popularity
NA