It is not deep, but it is fun to watch. It does have a bit more of an edge to it than other similar films.

It's an amazing and heartbreaking story.

The acting is good, and the firecracker script has some excellent ideas.

It's the kind of movie you'll want to see a second time with someone who hasn't seen it yet, to remember what it was like to watch it for the first time.

'Silent Rage' is one peculiar film. It is not the only science-fiction martial arts horror film, but easely could be one of the finest examples of this sort of genre mash-up (at least among Hollywood productions). And it is quite different from usual Chuck Norris' vehicle.Chuck Norris stars as sheriff Dan Stevens who must stop psychotic killer John Kirby (Brian Libby) who's been turned indestructible by genetic experiments. As the film tries to play more like psychological horror there aren't much scenes where Chuck Norris can show of his martial arts skill. Though there is one scene where he single handedly empties the bar from unpleasant bikers. The biggest problem with 'Silent Rage' is the lack of charisma of its lead actor. Chuck Norris is pretty likable guy, but he seemed too wooden and lacking of charisma against the quiet psychopath Brian Libby. Not the mention those three scientist creating Kirby are played by charismatic character actors.Well, if you want to see something different from Chuck Norris, then you should check this one out. No, actually this one is must see for Chuck Norris fans.

Silent Rage is undoubtedly one of Chuck Norris's best movies.the story is interesting.the villain is great,especially the performance by Brian Libby,who plays the nearly unstoppable force.for once,we get a bad guy who present a great challenge for Chuck Norris character the most refreshing thing about his movie is the fact that the villain is more than worthy of our hero.in many such films of this genre,the villain is easily and soundly beaten,while the hero sometimes escapes without a scratch.obviously not very realistic.this time,the villain is not just a punching bag.in fact the good guy is in peril at times.the fight scenes are good,especially the climax.the movie also brings up some interesting moral and ethical issues,which are way ahead of their time.even forgetting all of that,this is one of Chuck's better movies.very entertaining.8/10

Hipointe County, Texas Sheriff Dan Stevens(Chuck Norris)has the unenviable task of dealing with a seemingly unstoppable killing machine, whose cellular structure has been altered by geneticists, conducting experiments on healing disease and other ailments which destroy the human body.You know, I thought the use of hand-held camera works exceptionally well at the opening where we first follow mentally unbalanced John Kirby(Brian Libby)from his bedroom(..where we can tell his sanity's on the brink)throughout the two story house for which he's staying, as he moves about, answering the phone with his doctor, as he slowly turns homicidal. Attacking two with an ax, we later follow Stevens as he enters the house looking for the killer. It then moves outside and we see both Kirby and Stevens exit the upstairs window where the action ends with the nutcase handcuffed after much resistance. We see here, once he's subdued, just how ridiculously powerful Kirby is, as he snaps loose his handcuffs and kicks out the cop car door! This is where the police unload a round of bullets which drop this joker. It's quite a set-up, to say the least! Here's where one questions the credibility of the plot that develops..scientist Dr. Phillip Spires(Steven Keats)is so determined and desperate to see if his formula Mitogen 35 works, he's willing to revive whoever it takes to see it successful, and this decision(to up the dosage behind his surgeon, behavioral scientist, Dr. Tom Halman's back despite his demanding pleas to let Kirby die because of his mental instability)will obviously come back to haunt him. We have to ask ourselves this..why would Spires inject such a serum in the powerful hulking frame of a homicidal maniac?! I mean, it isn't like another test subject wouldn't eventually show up on his slab, certainly not as dangerous a behemoth as this guinea pig! Well, we know why..it's because the film's intent is to provide Chuck Norris with a formidable opponent. One thing's for certain, Libby was hired for his build and presence, not acting ability. He's essentially a Michael Myers clone, an emotionless, indestructible force..the perfect adversary for Chuck to grapple with.Solid cast in this movie. Ron Silver as Halman, the only decent scientist of the film, who warns Spires against conducting his experiment on Kirby, and his desire to kill the monster costs him(..and his darling wife)their lives. William Finley shows up as a scientist taking orders from Spires(..who himself follows the Frankenstein mold of cold mad scientist who cares more for the reward than the lives which would be lost at the hands of Kirby. Stephen Furst is the comedy relief of the film, as bumbling, child-like, amiable, and impressionable deputy Charlie, Stevens' partner and buddy. Furst even has a Travis Bickle moment in front of a mirror..he's a lovable doofus whose fate is rather sad and adds extra motivation for Chuck to go after the villain. Toni Kalem is Chuck's love interest(..and Halman's sister)Alison, soon running for her life with Kirby in pursuit throughout the genetics hospital located in Stevens' county.Credibility is further tested when even injected sulfuric acid into his blood stream, multiple gun shot wounds, a flight out a window, being set on fire, and tossed down a well have no resounding effect on Kirby! Many associate Silent Rage with the slasher genre since it has certain traits relatable to those kinds of movies prevalent at the time of release, such as the use of POV camera as the killer hunts down Allison, a hefty body count, and way Kirby systematically executes the victims. I thought this was strikingly lit and to reiterate, there's some fine hand-held which allows us to follow characters moving down halls, up stairs, and around rooms. Since, the movie is more about Kirby annihilating folks, Chuck only really has one major sequence to show his martial arts skills, and that's during an entertaining bar fight with a large number of loathsome biker scum. The other two are hand-to-hand combats with Kirby. Interesting decision to shoot the final showdown without musical accompaniment..I know some who like this decision, and those that didn't(..I'm rather torn on this, there are times I like it this way, other times, I'm not so sure).

SILENT RAGE (1982) Rated R An ugly creepy ax murderer gets blown away by cops, yet later on a slab at the clinic, he gets healed by three scientists' genetic formula experiment. In a secret test, they argue over the ethics of trying it on a human.Figuring the autopsy is over, the Sheriff stops by and he wants the body - but the top scientist delays that ! because the dude is alive again, and loose on a non-stop killing spree.Shot or stabbed, his wounds heal in seconds, and he's baaaaack.It is creepy as *beep* as he stalks victims. At the hospital, in homes, and elsewhere....Chuck Norris plays the Sheriff.Ron Silver plays a psychiatrist doctor.Stephen Furst is the big lovable goofy Deputy.Plus it has sleazy Biker Babes baring boobs.A 9/10 Rating for wicked thriller/slasher/action.