Bad Day on the Block is a 1997 psychological thriller film directed by Craig R. Baxley. It stars Charlie Sheen, Sarah Jessica Parker, Albert Brooks, Pete Postlethwaite and Mare Winningham. Although intended to be released in theaters, it was ultimately distributed direct-to-video. However, it was released to the theatres in some countries under the name Under Pressure; it initially premiered in Turkey. The film is sometimes also known as The Fireman. The film opens with a fire. Lyle Wilder is a decorated Los Angeles firefighter who saved an Afro-American baby's life in a crack house fire. He... was honored for his bravery. However, Lyle Wilder is a psychopath, who had his wife, Marge and son, Kenny leave him because of his violent tendencies. He believes that the neighbors and their two children are to blame for them leaving by manipulating his wife. Lyle began to hurt their children. Lyle also terrorizes Reese and Catherine Braverton. He does not excuse any accidents made by the Bravertons' two children, Zach and Chelsea. Lyle continues thinking that the Bravertons are his enemies.
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| Release date: | August 22, 1997 |
| Directed by: | Craig R. Baxley |
| Rated: |  |
| Runtime: | 88 Minutes |
| Producer: | Denise Di Novi, Ralph Winter |
| Editor: | William Goldenberg |
| Screenplay by: | Betsy Giffen Nowrasteh |
| Genre: | Thriller, Action |