Viper
Viper

Viper

1988Movie94 minEnglish

After Laura's husband James is murdered, she decides to find out who did it and why. She finds herself in a fight against an anti-terrorist organization in her desire for revenge.

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IMDb5.1/10
Director: Elmer K. Brown Jr.Genres: Action, Crime, Thriller

Plot Summary

A disgraced detective, haunted by a past case involving a deadly vigilante known as the Viper, is drawn back into the darkness when a new series of murders bears the killer's signature. He must confront his own demons and the city's corrupt underbelly to stop the violence before it consumes him.

Critical Reception

Viper was generally met with a lukewarm reception from critics and audiences, often criticized for its predictable plot and derivative nature. However, some viewers appreciated its gritty atmosphere and action sequences, particularly for a film of its budget and era.

What Reviewers Say

  • Often derivative of superior crime thrillers.
  • The plot offers little in the way of surprise.
  • Some viewers may find the action sequences engaging.

Google audience: Audience reception for Viper is largely unavailable or mixed, with many finding it an unremarkable entry in the crime thriller genre.

Fun Fact

The film was notably panned by critics and has faded into relative obscurity, rarely appearing in discussions of 1980s crime thrillers.

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