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Friday, April 10, 2026

Ed McBain's 87th Precinct: Heatwave (1995)

Director Bruce Paltrow
Rating Rating
MPAA PG
Run Time 95 min
Color Color
Aspect Ratio 1.33 : 1
Sound Stereo
Producer Diana Kerew, Hearst Entertainment Productions
Country: USA
Genre: Drama, Thriller
Plot Synopsis

In New York two detectives of the 87th precinct are initially baffled by the brutal, ritualistic slayings of several young women. Through good detective work and clues left at the crime scenes by the psychopathic killer, they are able to deduce who the killer's next victim will be. A tense chase ensues as they try to prevent him from continuing his bloody rampage.

Filming Locations

Los Angeles, California, USA
(Location.)
2nd Street Tunnel between Hill and Figueroa, Los Angeles, California, USA

The "Jesus saves" sign can be seen in the background during a crime scene. The iconic neon sign in downtown L.A. has quite the story. It was once part of the Church of the Open Door, then moved to the United Artists Theater, which served as the Los Angeles University Cathedral. As of recent, the building that the sign sits on houses the Ace Hotel.

Deanne Bray's debut.