For Their Own Good

A veteran detective is forced to confront his past when a series of brutal murders mirrors a case he worked years ago. As the body count rises, he must race against time to catch the killer before they strike again, all while battling his own demons and the skepticism of his colleagues. The investigation leads him down a dark path, blurring the lines between justice and revenge.

The film received mixed reviews, with some critics praising the performances and suspenseful atmosphere, while others found the plot predictable and the violence gratuitous. It garnered a moderate audience response, appreciated more for its tension than its originality.

• Praise for James Woods' intense performance.
• Criticism for a formulaic and overly violent plot.
• Appreciation for the suspenseful, dark tone.

Google audience: Audience reviews are generally lukewarm, with many finding the film to be a standard thriller that doesn't offer much new to the genre. Some viewers appreciated the dark atmosphere and Woods' acting, while others felt it was predictable and lacked depth.

The film was originally intended to be a theatrical release but was ultimately released as a made-for-television movie.