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In a quiet Texas town, a series of brutal killings leads Sheriff Rowdy Rivers to confront a terrifying threat. A man, brought back to life through medical experimentation, is driven by an unknown force to commit violent acts with a deadly axe. Sheriff Rivers must use his formidable martial arts skills to stop the relentless assailant and uncover the truth behind his resurrection and destructive rampage.

In a quiet Texas town, a series of brutal killings leads Sheriff Rowdy Rivers to confront a terrifying threat. A man, brought back to life through medical experimentation, is driven by an unknown force to commit violent acts with a deadly axe. Sheriff Rivers must use his formidable martial arts skills to stop the relentless assailant and uncover the truth behind his resurrection and destructive rampage.

Does Silent Rage have end credit scenes?

No!

Silent Rage does not have end credit scenes. You can leave when the credits roll.

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Ratings and Reviews for Silent Rage

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Metacritic

31

Metascore

8.3

User Score

Rotten Tomatoes
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TOMATOMETER

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0%

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TMDB

60

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In a small Texas town, a troubled individual named John Kirby goes on a violent rampage, brutally killing two members of the family he was living with. The local authorities, spearheaded by Sheriff Daniel “Dan” Stevens and his deputy, Charlie, quickly respond to the scene, apprehending John and placing him in handcuffs. However, John’s ferocity overwhelms them; he breaks free from his restraints, overpowers the officers, and seizes a shotgun, ultimately forcing them to shoot him in self-defense.

Left gravely injured and on the edge of death, John is taken to a treatment facility where a team of psychiatrists, including Dr. Thomas “Tom” Halman, along with geneticists Dr. Phillip Spires and Dr. Paul Vaughn, are assigned to help him. In a desperate measure to save John’s life, Phillip proposes a groundbreaking formula aimed at enhancing cellular resilience and healing properties. Despite Tom’s concerns regarding John’s history of mental illness, Phillip proceeds with the treatment once Tom is not in the vicinity.

This unconventional approach yields remarkable results; John is revived, gaining near invulnerability but losing his ability to speak properly. Fueled by a desire for revenge against those he perceives as having wronged him, he escapes from the institution and begins his quest for vengeance, targeting Dr. Tom Halman. Unbeknownst to him, Sheriff Dan Stevens is romantically involved with Tom’s sister, Alison, and invites her on a trip, completely unaware of the deadly repercussions looming on the horizon.

As John hunts down Tom to his home, a fierce confrontation ensues. Even after being shot multiple times and shoved down a staircase, Tom becomes a victim of John’s wrath. In a tragic twist, Tom’s wife, Nancy, walks in on the horrific events and suffers the same fate at John’s hands. Just as Alison arrives to collect her belongings, she stumbles upon the gruesome aftermath, leading her to flee in terror moments before Dan and Charlie police roll up.

In the midst of this growing chaos, Dan and Charlie manage to escort Alison to the institution, oblivious to the fact that John has returned for more vengeance. Trying to regain control, Phillip leaves to check on samples while Paul attempts to eliminate John by injecting him with acid. However, John’s resilience allows him to overpower Paul in a brutal struggle, murdering him with the very syringe intended for him. As if that weren’t enough, Phillip later enters his office to discuss their experimental success with John, who at first seems cognizant of their progress but then savagely snaps Phillip’s neck.

Meanwhile, as Dan investigates at the county coroner’s office, Charlie and Alison inadvertently catch John in the act of killing another staff member at the institution. Charlie bravely tries to apprehend him but ends up mortally wounded when John breaks his back in a fierce altercation. Just when hope appears to dwindle, Dan reenters the scene, determined to protect Alison from John’s relentless fury.

In a climactic showdown, Dan takes aim at John, delivering a devastating blow that sends him soaring through the air, only to crash painfully to the concrete below. Against all odds, John miraculously awakens, fueled by an insatiable thirst for revenge. The ensuing struggle between him and Dan unleashes a frenzy of conflict; punches are thrown, and each combatant strives to prevail in this extraordinary battle. Ultimately, Dan gains the upper hand, using a flurry of roundhouse kicks that leave John stunned, culminating in John’s descent into a nearby well.

As quiet envelopes the scene and the violent confrontation ebbs, Dan and Alison seize the opportunity to escape, leaving behind the chaos of their struggle. However, in the depths of the well’s murky waters, John’s battered figure undergoes a miraculous transformation; he survives his near-fatal fall, rising from the depths with a renewed determination to exact revenge on those who dared to believe him defeated.

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Cars Featured in Silent Rage

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Chevrolet

1980

Blazer

Chevrolet

1980

Suburban

Chrysler

1980

Cordoba

Dodge

1977

Royal Monaco

Ford

1978

F-Series

Ford

1975

LTD

Ford

1975

LTD Wagon

Ford

1970

Torino

Harley-Davidson

1975

FLH Electra Glide

Harley-Davidson

1974

FXE Super Glide

Movie Themes and Keywords

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