The Danger Zone
The Danger Zone

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The Danger Zone

1987
Movie
90 min
English

Six girls are on their way to Las Vegas to sing in a TV competition, but when their car breaks down, their only choice is to walk to a town they see in the distance. Little do they know that this ghost town is the hideout of a gang of drug dealing bikers. The bikers hold the girls captive, and only one man can save them.

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IMDb5.1/10
Director: James S. LevittGenres: Action, Crime, Thriller

Plot Summary

A hardened detective is tasked with protecting a witness who holds the key to a major crime syndicate's downfall. As they navigate treacherous territory, they uncover a conspiracy that runs deeper than anyone imagined. Their only hope lies in a desperate plan to expose the truth before they become the next victims.

Critical Reception

The Danger Zone was a low-budget action film that received mixed to negative reviews upon its release. Critics often pointed to its formulaic plot and reliance on action sequences over character development. However, some audiences appreciated its straightforward, gritty approach to the crime thriller genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • Familiar plot with some exciting chase scenes.

  • Relies heavily on genre tropes without much originality.

  • Solid, if uninspired, action flick for genre fans.

Google audience: Audience reception for The Danger Zone is largely undocumented, making it difficult to ascertain specific likes or dislikes. However, similar films from this era that were direct-to-video or had limited theatrical releases often garnered appreciation for their action pacing and familiar crime-fighting narratives, despite their often predictable storytelling.

Fun Fact

Despite its title, "The Danger Zone" was filmed in and around Los Angeles, California, utilizing familiar urban landscapes for its gritty crime scenes.

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