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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 01/01/2000
2/4
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. Go to Full Review
David Nusair Reel Film Reviews Jun 4
2/4
...an excessively erratic endeavor that is, at least, watchable from start to finish. Go to Full Review
Austin Trunick Under the Radar 07/08/2015
3.5/10
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. Go to Full Review
Chuck O'Leary FulvueDrive-in.com 05/07/2007
2/5
Andy Klein Los Angeles CityBeat 06/19/2004
2/5
Carol Cling Las Vegas Review-Journal 11/07/2003
1/5
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Audience Reviews

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Horror fan 4 @Horrorfan4life 2d This was a good idea but didn't have enough terror for me. All terror did was break knecks and it's cool but they needed to change it up when it came to the kills. I like the performance of terror as far as the intimidation factor goes but he needed more to do. Overall another enjoyable Norris movie but with room for improvement. Tim Treakle See more thiago s @Thiagostone May 3 Filme mais ou menos, o roteiro é fraco, as cenas são mais ou menos, o elenco é mais ou menos, e ninguém ajuda a melhorar o filme nem o chuck norris, a história é fraca, os personagens sao fracos, e o filme deveria ter cenas bem melhores e relevantes para fazer o filme ser bom. See more Ronald F @RT59759922 Apr 11 I watched this in theaters when it ran in 1988, never been a Noris Fan and his filmography has not much to offer, but for some reason I have a soft spot for this movie 🙂 No, its not a good movie, don't expect a good story or convincing acting, but I like 80`s cop movies and this one has Steve James and Murphy Dunne (from the Blues Brothers 🕺🏻) in it, so its good enough for a watch on a lazy evening. See more mark g @Mark_Alan_G. 09/21/2024 Hard to believe a movie could be this bad. This was awful even for the 80s. See more matthias s @Thescreenasvor 11/15/2023 "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. See more David W @Sternhammer 06/21/2023 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. The curse of Aaron Norris as director continues to drag Chuck down. See more 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