In this above-average, exciting Canadian-made action thriller, four psychopaths, led by Christie (
Robert Carradine) take over and vandalize a ritzy Manhattan apartment building during the New York power blackout. They move from apartment to apartment, victimizing the occupants until stopped by the police. This low-budget thriller has an exciting, well-written script by John C. Saxton, excellent photography by Jean-Jacques Tarbes and well-acted cameo performances by several well-known actors, including
Jean-Pierre Aumont,
Ray Milland and
June Allyson. While highly derivative and predictable, this film is well worth watching if only to see
James Mitchum give an unusually strong performance. ~ Linda Rasmussen, All Movie Guide