Drew Peterson: Untouchable (2014)

Drew Peterson: Untouchable stands out because it turns a ripped-from-the-headlines case into a tense, unsettling character study, anchored by a Rob Lowe performance that’s genuinely superb—slick, controlled, and quietly chilling in all the right ways. The film keeps a steady, propulsive TV-movie pace, letting the dread accumulate through sharp courtroom and investigative beats rather than cheap sensationalism. It also aims for an accurate, fact-driven feel, which makes the drama land harder even when it’s simply watching people talk and maneuver. If you’re looking for a decent, enjoyable true-crime watch that’s more about the slow tightening of consequences than flashy action, this one is an easy recommendation—though it may feel too procedural for viewers who want a more explosive thriller.

Drew Peterson: Untouchable is clearly aiming for a ripped-from-the-headlines true-crime drama, trying to turn a disturbing real case into a tense TV-movie thriller. The problem is it often plays less like a grounded dramatization and more like a campy reenactment, with a messy tone and scenes that feel squishy and unconvincing rather than chilling. Rob Lowe goes big in the lead role, which might work if you’re in the mood for heightened TV melodrama, but can easily come off as a weird caricature when the story demands restraint. If you want a serious, carefully crafted true-crime take, this likely isn’t it; if you can tolerate rough edges and want something watchable in a “can you believe this?” way, it may still scratch that tabloid-drama itch.