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Hero and the Terror

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A Los Angeles policeman (Chuck Norris) searches an old theater for an escaped killer hulk called the Terror (Jack O'Halloran).

Critics Reviews

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Roger Ebert Chicago Sun-Times It is honorable of Norris to try to expand and develop his screen character, but good intentions are not enough. What this screenplay needed was a few good kicks to the neck. Rated: 2/4 Jan 1, 2000 Full Review Austin Trunick Under the Radar The plot of this movie barely makes sense, and Chuck Norris doesn't even have the decency to kick that many faces in before it wraps up its amazingly tedious 96 minutes. Rated: 3.5/10 Jul 8, 2015 Full Review Chuck O'Leary FulvueDrive-in.com Rated: 2/5 May 7, 2007 Full Review Andy Klein Los Angeles CityBeat Rated: 2/5 Jun 19, 2004 Full Review Carol Cling Las Vegas Review-Journal Rated: 1/5 Nov 7, 2003 Full Review Scott Weinberg eFilmCritic.com If you're looking for a movie about two unmarried lovers contending with their first child together, there are plenty out there...just make sure it doesn't star Chuck Norris. Rated: 1.5/5 Jul 27, 2002 Full Review Read all reviews

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mark g Hard to believe a movie could be this bad. This was awful even for the 80s. Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 09/21/24 Full Review matthias s "Hero and the Terror" is a quintessential Chuck Norris flick that's perfect for a brainless movie night. While it may not be a cinematic masterpiece, it certainly delivers on the Chuck Norris charm. The plot revolves around Norris, a tough cop hunting a ruthless serial killer, but don't expect intricate storytelling here. Chuck Norris's acting may not win any awards, but his iconic one-liners and formidable martial arts skills make up for it. You'll find yourself chuckling at the unintentional humor and cheering for his over-the-top action scenes. This film leans more towards action-comedy than a nail-biting thriller, and that's precisely what makes it enjoyable. "Hero and the Terror" is a nostalgic nod to the '80s action genre, and if you're in the mood for some mindless fun, it won't disappoint. Grab some popcorn, switch off your brain, and let Chuck Norris work his magic – you're in for a good time, even if it's just an average one. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 11/15/23 Full Review David W It's far from Chucks best movie but he's to be commended for at least trying something different. It has its moments but they're few and far between. Only die hard Norris fans like me are likely to enjoy this one. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 09/08/23 Full Review Jack O You know, when I was a teenager, me watching Hero and the Terror might be fun but got off of it made me think it's a declining film. I don't mean it's bad but it got it's decency as a good film this movie actually is. Danny O'Brien played by martial arts star, Chuck Norris is going after a serial killer called Simon Moon who kills women. He had a nightmare thinking about it when he stopped him from past years. His wife is going to be pregnant so he has to take her to the hospital and let her rest. There are some good action scenes in this, well, it's not all action in it. I mean, the ending fight scene is pretty good but it had a disappointing ending but it doesn't take the movie away with the 80's song in the end credits which I like so yeah. Hero and the Terror is a pretty good movie that sets foot on the killer who kills women, well, not every movie is like that. It's a film that you might really like or not and after I gone of it, I still think it's a good flick for Chuck Norris. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 06/22/23 Full Review christopher c. m I don't understand the hate this movie gets and how it "makes no sense"? How can you not understand? His mind is so broken to a state of a predatory animal, simple. The pacing in the middle is an issue. But as a whole, there is a good story, good characters and one scary villain. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Bernard K Very well done! Great story, great acting, great video. Other low-level intelligence people might have not liked it, but I feel sorry for them indeed. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 03/19/21 Full Review Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis A Los Angeles policeman (Chuck Norris) searches an old theater for an escaped killer hulk called the Terror (Jack O'Halloran).
Director
William Tannen
Producer
Raymond Wagner
Screenwriter
Dennis Shryack, Michael Blodgett
Production Co
Golan-Globus
Rating
R
Genre
Action, Crime, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
May 12, 2017
Box Office (Gross USA)
$4.5M
Runtime
1h 36m
Sound Mix
Surround