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Hero and the Terror (1988)

“Heroes hit hardest.”

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Plot

In a grim city still nursing the wounds from its past, Danny O'Brien, a seemingly ordinary cop, holds the title of "Hero." This honor was bestowed upon him three years ago when he single-handedly apprehended the notorious serial killer, Simon Moon, also known as "The Terror." Moon, who held the city in a vice of fear with his ruthless murders, was believed to have met his end in a failed escape attempt, plummeting off a cliff in a psychiatric facility ambulance. The city, relieved of its tormentor, hailed O'Brien as their savior, a label he humbly resists. However, the city's newfound peace is shattered when a woman disappears during the grand reopening of a multi-million-dollar renovated theater. Her lifeless body is discovered near the theater, bearing the chilling hallmarks of The Terror's vicious killings. While the city clings to the belief that Moon is dead, O'Brien's skeptical instincts refuse to let him rest. The mayor, desperate to preserve the city's tranquility, insists on dismissing any possibility of Moon's return. He even attempts to manipulate O'Brien into assuring the public that their nightmare is truly dead. Yet, the grim medical examiner's report only validates O'Brien's suspicions, prompting him to question if he's prepared to face the living nightmare once again. As the city teeters on the brink of chaos, O'Brien finds himself in a battle against time and his own fears. Simon Moon, the Terror, has seemingly risen from the dead, resuming his murderous spree, and it appears that O'Brien is the only man capable of stopping him. The city's reluctant hero must step into the shadows once more, risking everything to stop the resurrected Terror.

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Hero and the Terror is an action movie featuring Chuck Norris and directed by William Tannen.

Hero and the Terror is currently streaming for free (ad-supported) on Tubi TV and it's also available on Amazon Prime Video.