Assault on Precinct 13

In this tense, low-budget thriller, a highway patrol officer, two criminals, and a station secretary form an unlikely alliance to defend a defunct Los Angeles precinct against a relentless siege by a bloodthirsty street gang. As the situation spirals out of control, Lieutenant Bishop must rely on his wits and whatever resources he can scrounge up to take down the marauding gang members in a desperate bid for survival. With its simple yet effective structure, Assault on Precinct 13 is a gripping, intense survival story that showcases John Carpenter's skill as a writer-director.