Settle the Score
Katherine Whately, a tough, young Chicago cop, comes home to her small town to settle her teenage rape. She is welcomed by her brother but shunned by her father. Josh, the town doctor, is her only ally in her quest for the truth. Together Katherine and Josh find the bloody trail of a serial murderer and shatter the lie that is two decades old.
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Plot Summary
A woman who was victimized years ago seeks revenge on her tormentors after they are released from prison. As she meticulously plans and executes her retribution, the lines between justice and obsession begin to blur. She must confront not only her attackers but also her own inner demons as the past catches up with her.
Critical Reception
Settle the Score received mixed reviews, with critics often highlighting Jaclyn Smith's performance but questioning the film's pacing and predictability. While some found it a suspenseful thriller, others criticized its descent into melodrama and a somewhat formulaic revenge plot.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for Jaclyn Smith's committed performance as a woman seeking vengeance.
- Criticized for its predictable plot and uneven pacing.
- Some found the thriller elements effective, while others felt it relied too heavily on melodrama.
Google audience: Audience reception data for 'Settle the Score (1989)' is not readily available through general Google user reviews, making it difficult to summarize specific likes or dislikes.
Fun Fact
The film was initially intended to be a theatrical release but was instead broadcast as a made-for-television movie.
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