i recently catch up with this little gem of a film on cable . it take me by surprise and even though and i should have expect it from the team involve with this movie . henry bromwell direct this film with a sure hand and and it show . one always wonder about the secret life of hit killer . one doesn not have to go too far to realize they probably be one own neighbor and or social acquaintance and or even friend while theyre no different from u and at least on the surface . in this story and the grandfather and be a despicable character who do not hesitate in eliminate anyone for the right price . he have no scruple in teach the rope to his own son and and even to the grandson . alex and be a man living in turmoil . he know what he have do in the past and suddenly be come to realize the consequence of his action . he have to see someone to help him find peace with himself . in go to dr. park and he be try to find absolution and although and he doesn not find it there . on the contrary and there be a dramatic twist when alex learn about who be suppose to kill next . alex and brilliantly portray by william h. macy and mesmerize u . not only be he a fantastic actor and but he make u believe he be that man . one of the best thing in the movie be the late john ritter . he be equally convincing a dr. park and the man who unravel the mystery . donald sutherland and a the grandfather be perfect . he be a natural actor in everything he do . neve campbell surprise in her pivotal role of sarah . she show a capability and range that be incredible . tracey ullman be martha and the suffering wife and and she doesn not get to do much . also barbara bain and in a rare appearance and be the grandmother from hell . david dorfman and be a delight in the film . he show a maturity beyond his year .