Pacific Heights (1990)

In the heart of San Francisco, Drake Goodman and Patty Palmer, a young couple, step up their relationship, investing in a beautiful Victorian house in the exclusive Pacific Heights. Despite it being a smidge beyond their financial comfort zone, they are determined to make it work by conducting DIY renovations and leasing out the two main floor suites. Their financial plan seems to be on track as they successfully rent out one unit to the unassuming Watanabes. However, their optimism takes a nosedive when the outwardly affluent Carter Hayes wields his charm and promises an enticing half-year's rent upfront to secure the remaining front studio apartment. Little do Drake and Patty know, their new tenant is more of a nightmare than a dream. Carter's rent money is nowhere in sight, instead, he dedicates his time to wreaking havoc, systematically driving a wedge through their lives and finances. As Carter's malevolent tactics escalate, Drake and Patty discover that he is a seasoned player in this cruel game, adept at exploiting the system to his advantage. Their efforts to evict him are met with grim realities - the law, time and cost are seemingly on Carter's side. As they turn to Stephanie MacDonald, a property lawyer, they are met with more bad news - the eviction process is not only costly but also time-consuming. The conflict between the landlords and their tenant from hell intensifies, sucking in the innocent Watanabes into the chaos. The situation teeters on the brink of becoming deadly as tensions rise, pushing both sides towards breaking points. In this riveting tale of a property dream turned nightmare, Pacific Heights explores the chilling consequences of a deceptively perfect tenant who's hiding a sinister agenda.

Pacific Heights is a thriller movie featuring Melanie Griffith.

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