Dangerous Game
Dangerous Game

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Dangerous Game

1988
Movie
99 min
English

A game becomes deadly serious! An insane cop hunts down five students in a shopping mall after closing time. His life is ruined as he was dishonorably discharged from the police force because of these people. Armed with a Rambo knife and a crossbow, he initially only wants to scare them off, but when he accidentally injures one of the boys deadly, there is no turning back. The witnesses to the murder must be eliminated! So begins a relentless hunt through the mall at night…

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IMDb4.8/10
Director: T. Michael JohnsonGenres: Action, Crime, Thriller

Plot Summary

A former Marine sniper, now a bounty hunter, takes on a dangerous assignment to track down a ruthless drug lord. However, his mission takes a dark turn when he discovers that his target is not only powerful but also has connections that reach into the highest levels of law enforcement. The bounty hunter finds himself in a deadly game of cat and mouse, where betrayal and violence are around every corner.

Critical Reception

Dangerous Game is a low-budget action film that received generally negative reviews from critics. While some acknowledged its attempt at a gritty thriller, most found the plot predictable and the acting uninspired. It is often cited as a typical example of a direct-to-video action flick of the era.

What Reviewers Say

  • Features a familiar revenge-fueled plot that offers little originality.

  • Acting is often wooden, failing to elevate the generic material.

  • The action sequences, while present, lack impact and are competently executed at best.

Google audience: Audience reviews for Dangerous Game are scarce, but those available suggest a low appreciation for the film, often labeling it as forgettable and cliché.

Fun Fact

The film prominently features several muscle cars and chase sequences, indicative of popular action movie tropes of the late 1980s.

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