Product Details

• Actors: Tom Skerritt, Isaac Allan, Michael Parks, Nancy Everhard, Lauren Tewes
• Directors: Alan Metzger
• Writers: N.D. Schreiner
• Producers: Beth Tate, James G. Hirsch, Robert Papazian, William Beaudine Jr.
• Format: Color, NTSC
• Rated: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
• Number of tapes: 1
• Studio: Gaiam, Inc.
• VHS Release Date: May 16, 1996
• Run Time: 97 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• ASIN: 6304108958
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #61,217 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A Well Done T.V Thriller, May 4, 2000

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Gus Mauro "coolbrezze" (Brandon,mb) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: China Lake Murders [VHS] (VHS Tape)

The one thing that surprsied me about this film that it was made for cable not for theatrical release being it was such a good film. Tom Skerrit plays a local sheriff of a small comunity who investigates a big time cop suspious activites everytime he comes to town someone is killed. So the game of good cop against bad cop begins. Skerrit plays his character with such conviction and reality that`s it`s no wonder he remains such a good actor for many years. i think having the story taking place in a smalltown is a great idea no one would ever belive such a thing could ever take place in a smalltown as oppose to the big city. The ending of the film was good did not go overboard like some thrillers do today the villian got what he desrverd brought down by a hail of bullets, by fellow police officers not by the main character, which makes for a very interesting standout. I have seen this film countless times since i`ts intital relesase in 1990. Ten years later its still worthwhile to see.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars FOR ONE BAD COP, VACATION'S A KILLER, December 25, 2006

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K. Jump (Corbin, KY United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: China Lake Murders [VHS] (VHS Tape)

Originally released on cable television back in the early 90s, THE CHINA LAKE MURDERS is a surprisingly effective thriller thanks to good direction, acting, and writing. The story of a deranged policeman's annual killing spree in a small town and the local cop who engages him in a dangerous game of wits is played out in a strong, suspenseful drama that builds to a satisfying climax. Setting and atmosphere are particularly well developed, and despite the exploitable subject matter nothing ever goes over the top, adding a layer of believability which ratchets the suspense even higher. Tom Skerritt is great as Sherriff Sam Brodie, and Nancy Everhard is a strong and appealing romantic interest for him. Doesn't get played on TV as often as it once did and not readily available on home video either, THE CHINA LAKE MURDERS is a rare gem in the world of made-for-TV drama. More than worth a look if you can find it.