Tripwire
A band of ruthless international terrorists led by Josef Szabo hijack a speeding railroad train loaded with a full arsenal of powerful military weaponry capable of threatening world peace. The only hero who can stop the terrorists' scheme for world domination is Jack DeForest. During the battle between good and evil the hero DeForest accidentally kills the son of the Szabo. Seeking revenge Szabo locates DeForest’s family, murders his wife and kidnaps their teenage son thereby turning their fight it into a personal vendetta. So, DeForest must fight not only to save the world, but for his only remaining family.
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Plot Summary
A former spy, John Cisco, lives a quiet life until his past catches up with him in the form of a terrorist group called "The Organization." They are after a powerful device he once helped secure. Cisco must use his old skills to protect his family and prevent the device from falling into the wrong hands.
Critical Reception
Tripwire is a low-budget action thriller that received largely negative reviews from critics. It was often criticized for its predictable plot, weak dialogue, and generic action sequences, though some noted Wings Hauser's committed performance.
What Reviewers Say
- Panned for its uninspired plot and action.
- Criticized for its weak script and dialogue.
- Noted Wings Hauser's effort in a challenging role.
Google audience: Audience reception for Tripwire is scarce, but available comments suggest it is considered a forgettable B-movie action flick with little to offer beyond standard genre tropes.
Fun Fact
The film was directed by Fritz Kiersch, who is also known for directing the cult horror film 'Children of the Corn' (1984).
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