One wades through scores of obscure video releases just in the hopes of finding one visually arresting, intelligently written thriller. Stacked beside the steady stream of illogical murder mysteries and juvenile crime dramas, the stylish THE FINISHING TOUCH may seem even better than it is.
Someone with a depraved artistic bent is slicing up women in Los Angeles, and it's not a pretty picture. High-strung Detective Sam Stone (Michael Nader) is forced to reteam with his ex-wife Hannah (Shelley Hack) who agrees to work undercover to ensnare the murderer. The emotional baggage carried
by this troubled pair forms an interesting subtext for this yarn about trust and l...
Released:
1992
Rated:
R
Length:
82 mins