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Hero and the Terror

1988·Movie
1h 36min·R

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High energy, emotionally cool.

Energy

Brutally violent and tense

Fast from start to finish.

  • Violence9
  • Tension8
  • Fast Pace8

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Catharsis5
  • Hopefulness4
  • Pathos3

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor3
  • Situational Comedy1
  • Wit & Wordplay1

World

Everyday modern life, crime, and the mind

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality5
  • Rewatchability4

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue7
  • Direction6
  • Acting6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

Heroes hit hardest.

Danny O'Brien is back in action fighting the notorious Simon Moon, also known as The Terror. Three years earlier O'Brien had single-handedly captured The Terror and was called Hero by the people of L.A. Now Simon has escaped and has started killing women again, and O'Brien is the only man who can stop him.
Action ThrillerSerial KillerManhunt80s StyleLos Angeles SettingTension & SuspenseViolent ConfrontationsPsychological Tension

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No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Hero and the Terror legally?

Hero and the Terror is included with a subscription to fuboTV, Philo, and MGM+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Tubi TV. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Hero and the Terror worth watching?

24
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Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 24/100 (IMDb 5.3 and Rotten Tomatoes 0%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Hero and the Terror rated?

RViolenceStrong language

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How long is Hero and the Terror?

1 h 36 min

Hero and the Terror runs 1 h 36 min.

What language is Hero and the Terror in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Hero and the Terror?

17ARATAUBRCACLCZDEESFRGBINMXNI+3

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Hero and the Terror in 17 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Hero and the Terror use?

Adaptational DumbassAdaptational Name ChangeAir Vent Passage WayThe BruteRed BaronNeck SnapDanger Takes a BackseatEvil OverlookerEmbarrassing NicknameSilent AntagonistI Love the DeadGeneric Doomsday Villainand 2 more

TV Tropes lists 14 storytelling tropes for Hero and the Terror, including Adaptational Dumbass, Adaptational Name Change, Air Vent Passage Way.