John Schlesinger directed Pacific Heights, with a screenplay by Daniel Pyne. The film features Michael Keaton, Melanie Griffith, Matthew Modine, Laurie Metcalf, and Mako; Hans Zimmer composed the music, and Amir M. Mokri was responsible for the cinematography. Patty and Drake, a young couple, invest everything they have to purchase a large house in San Francisco’s exclusive Pacific Heights neighborhood. Hoping their investment will pay off, they secure tenants for both of their apartments. However, one tenant, Carter Hayes (Keaton), quickly reveals himself to be far from ideal… The film presents two unsettling elements: a truly awful tenant and the legal system that seems to shield him as he exploits it in an absurd fashion. The filmmakers succeed in creating a consistently disturbing atmosphere; the menacing figure who intrudes into someone’s home and holds all the power is a persistent source of dread. Schlesinger builds a suspenseful thriller for roughly two-thirds of the film's running time, but unfortunately, it becomes overly silly as the back-and-forth between characters reaches its peak. Keaton delivers an excellent performance, building on his portrayal of Bruce Wayne to create a frighteningly charming and believable character. Griffith also provides a solid performance, and it’s refreshing to see a female character demonstrating considerable ingenuity; however, both actors are hampered by Pyne's screenplay in the final third, where the confrontation between the antagonist and the protagonist becomes unbelievable. Modine isn’t strong enough to convincingly portray the role of the angry husband. It’s an uneven film, but its strengths outweigh its weaknesses, making it a thriller that is better than average. 6.5/10

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