Blu-ray Review – Crack House

The unrelenting brutality of Los Angeles is explored in 1989's "Crack House," finding director Michael Fischa ("Death Spa," "My Mom's a Werewolf') on a quest to sell the horrors of gang life and drug addiction in the gritty feature. However, exploitation interests are prioritized in the Cannon Films endeavor, keeping the helmer on a short leash when it comes to addressing the real sins of the big city. "Crack House" isn't out to change the world, which is something of a shame as any message-minded intent dissipates after the first act. The rest of the offering is devoted to sleaziness and arcs of personal corruption, inspiring Fischa to capture the end of innocence for a few of the characters, while others are faced with the bleakness of life itself, trying to endure its casual cruelty. And, if there's time, the production is ready to train camera focus on as many bare breasts as possible. It's all about priorities, people. Read the rest at Blu-ray.com