Review of Lakeview Terrace (2008) by Barbara J — 25 Dec 2009

Samuel L. Jackson was menacing as a next-door neighbor from hell but the rest of the movie just feels hellish.

This review of Lakeview Terrace (2008) was written by Barbara J on 25 Dec 2009.

Lakeview Terrace has generally received mixed reviews.

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