Is Lake View Terrace based on a true story?
The plot was loosely based on real life events in Altadena, California involving an interracial couple, John and Mellaine Hamilton, and Irsie Henry, an African-American Los Angeles police officer. The saga was documented in a series of articles in both the Pasadena Star News and the Pasadena Weekly beginning in 2002.
How did Lakeview Terrace End?
Chris shouts that Abel’s got a gun behind his back, and Abel clarifies that he’s LAPD and his neighbor is unstable. Chris won’t back down. Able shoots Chris in the chest, and the Sheriffs shoot Abel dead in the street.
Where does Lakeview Terrace take place?
The plot for this movie is loosely based on real-life events that happened in Altadena, California, involving an interracial couple and an African-American Los Angeles Police Officer.
Who directed Lakeview Terrace?
Neil LaBute
Lakeview Terrace/Directors
“Lakeview Terrace,” directed by Neil LaBute from a script by David Loughery and Howard Korder, belongs to a reasonably familiar subgenre: the suburban psycho-neighbor noir.
What is Lakeview Terrace rated?
PG-13
Lakeview Terrace/MPAA rating
What is the synopsis for Lakeview Terrace?
Moving into their first home, married couple Chris and Lisa Mattson look forward to a blissful new life together. That is until they meet their new neighbour Abel Turner, who introduces himself to Chris by pretending to be an armed car jacker. Getting off to a bad start, things only get worse as the new homeowners come to realise that Turner is angered by their interracial relationship.
Lakeview Terrace/Film synopsis
Who are the actors in the movie Lakeview Terrace?
A young couple (Patrick Wilson and Kerry Washington) has just moved into their California dream home when they become the target of their next-door neighbor, who disapproves of their relationship. A stern, single father, this tightly wound LAPD officer (Samuel L. Jackson) has appointed himself the watchdog of the neighborhood.
What happens at the end of Lakeview Terrace?
Lisa arrives home early, surprising Clarence. They struggle and Lisa is knocked out, but not before she triggers the alarm. Chris races home, followed by a frustrated Abel. When Abel comes upon his hired criminal, he fatally shoots him to keep him quiet. Lisa is rushed to the hospital, but is okay.
Is the movie Lakeview Terrace as good as Wicker Man?
Lakeview Terrace isn’t anywhere as wacky as LaBute’s Wicker Man remake, yet the two reveal an artist too caught up with his misanthropic conceits to notice the ridiculous humor in them. August 26, 2009 | Full Review… Jackson is solid in the lead and provides an interesting, but flawed character.
Where is Lake View Terrace in Los Angeles?
For the Los Angeles neighborhood, see Lake View Terrace, Los Angeles, California. For the Cleveland housing complex, see Lakeview Terrace (Cleveland).