Killer Instinct (1991 film)

Killer Instinct is a 1991 American made-for-television thriller film directed by Waris Hussein and starring Michael Madsen, Robert Loggia, and Joanna Cassidy. The plot revolves around a seasoned detective (Loggia) and a younger, more impetuous detective (Madsen) investigating a series of brutal murders in Los Angeles. The investigation leads them down a dark path of corruption and conspiracy, testing their partnership and moral boundaries. The film explores themes of police brutality, the abuse of power, and the psychological toll of violence. It was broadcast on NBC. The film is considered a fairly standard example of early 1990s television thriller fare.