The Lesser Evil (1998 film)


The Lesser Evil is a 1998 American psychological thriller film directed by David Mackay.

Plot

Four old friends, Derek, George, Ivan, and Frank, are reunited when they become suspects in a double murder that took place twenty years before, when they were teenagers. The four covered it up and have now become successful professionals with seemingly normal lives. The story switches back and forth between the past and present day. As the police investigation closes in on the four men, they turn on each other. It is clear that one of them will take the blame or being convicted.

Cast

Reception

The film has a 60% approval rating on the review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes based on 5 reviews, with an average score of 7.07/10. Variety gave a positive review, calling the film "a crafty and well-crafted drama", and Film Threat praised it as "an exceptionally well told tale".