Lethal Eviction (2005) centers on a first-time landlord who purchases a dilapidated, rent-controlled apartment building with hopes of turning it into a profitable investment. At first, things seem to be going smoothly as he begins the process of renovation and dealing with the building’s eccentric tenants. However, his plans take a dark turn when, one by one, the tenants begin to meet untimely and gruesome deaths under mysterious circumstances. As the body count rises, the landlord is thrust into a nightmarish situation where he must uncover the sinister secrets hidden within the building's walls before he becomes the next target. A tense and eerie thriller, Lethal Eviction combines elements of horror and mystery, exploring the dark side of property management and the dangers lurking beneath the surface of a seemingly simple investment.
Lethal Eviction (2005) is a gritty, low-budget thriller that leans hard into its B-movie roots. Directed by Michael Feifer, it follows a new landlord (Judd Nelson) whose rundown apartment building becomes a death trap for tenants, with Jennifer Carpenter stealing the show as law student Amanda Winters and her twin sister. Carpenter’s dual role is the heart of the film, showcasing her raw talent pre-Dexter, while Nelson’s creepy landlord and Stacey Dash’s supportive friend Josslyn add flavor. The plot starts strong with a mysterious setup—tenants dropping in gruesome, bizarre ways—but stumbles with a predictable twist and a final act that veers into absurd, almost campy territory. Despite a promising cast, including James Avery’s brief but warm presence, the film’s cheap production, uneven pacing, and transphobic tropes drag it down. It’s a decent time-waster for fans of early 2000s DTV thrillers, but don’t expect a hidden classic. Watch for Carpenter’s chops and a few quirky kills, but brace for a letdown by the end.