Terror Squad (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 4.9
Released in 1988, Terror Squad is an action and thriller film directed by Peter Maris, running about 93 minutes. “Qaddafi's hit men descend on Hoosier High... and detention will never be the same.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A squad of Libyan terrorists infiltrate the city of Kokomo, Indiana, with the goal of car bombing a nuclear power plant. While attempting to escape local law enforcement, a massive car chase ensues, terrorizing the entire town before the terrorists end up at the local high school and take the detention class hostage. Will they escape? Will the crafty delinquents foil their plans? Will Chuck Connors step more than two feet away from his car? Watch and find out!
Who’s in it. Terror Squad stars Chuck Connors as Chief Rawlings, Brodie Greer as Capt. Steiner, Bill Calvert as Johnny and Kerry Wall as Jennifer (as Kerry Brennan), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.9/10, Terror Squad has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Terror Squad page.
If you liked it. Fans of Terror Squad tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Terror Squad (1988)?
- In US, Terror Squad is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and MGM+ Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Terror Squad worth watching?
- Terror Squad holds an audience score of 4.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Terror Squad?
- Terror Squad stars Chuck Connors, Brodie Greer, Bill Calvert, Kerry Wall and Kavi Raz.
- When was Terror Squad released?
- Terror Squad was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.