Movies by James Van Patten

Backyard Dogs

Backyard Dogs

Two teenage boys aspire to win a backyard wrestling championship and a chance to appear on a national TV show.

Twisted Justice

Twisted Justice

In the Los Angeles of the future, police are forbidden to carry weapons and must use stun guns instead. A maverick detective ignores those restrictions in his pursuit of "The Bullseye Murderer," a psychotic rapist who takes a new drug called "Umbra" that gives him superhuman strength and intelligence.

The Underachievers

The Underachievers

Danny Warren is a former minor-league shortstop that becomes a narc to uncover drug dealing in this situation comedy. Investigating at a high-school adult-education class, he falls for the tempting teacher. He joins a colorful group of characters that includes ex-cons, illegal aliens, and brain-dead baby boomers that cause more trouble than their younger counterparts. Swimming classes and wine tastings serve as background for a series of comic catastrophes.

The Killing Jar

The Killing Jar

A former porn star marries a wealthy criminal defense attorney who enjoys masochistic sex. When the two tire of each other, the husband becomes attracted to his wife's best friend and decides to murder his wife.

Inconceivable

Inconceivable

A mother looks to escape her abusive past by moving to a new town where she befriends another mother, who grows suspicious of her.