Terminal Entry (1986)
Release Year: 1986
Nation: Norway, United States
Alternative Title: Terminal Entry - Das Spiel mit dem Terror, Gioco mortale, Ratkaiseva peli
Director: John Kincade
Writer: David Mickey Evans, Mark Sobel
Production & Genre
Producer: Producer: Sharyon Reis Cobe
Executive_Producer: Sandy Cobe
Companies: Intercontinental Releasing Corporation, TBA Film
Budget: N/A
Awards & Similar
Awards: N/A
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Keywords
Keywords: anti terror, computer, computer war, hacker, summer camp, terror cell, terrorism, video game
Story
In 'Terminal Entry' (1986), a well-organized terrorist group infiltrates the United States, communicating through a sophisticated computer network via satellite. Unbeknownst to them, a group of high school kids have hacked into this network, believing it's merely an advanced video game. As these young hackers manipulate the system, they inadvertently trigger real-life terror attacks across the country. An elite anti-terror force must now race against time to stop both the terrorists and the unsuspecting teenagers who are unwittingly aiding them.
Summary
'Terminal Entry', directed by John Kincade in 1986, is an action-packed thriller set during the early days of computer warfare. The film depicts a realistic scenario where high school kids, drawn into what they believe to be a sophisticated video game, unwittingly engage with a terrorist network, causing real-life chaos. This movie serves as an early exploration of cybersecurity vulnerabilities and the potential dangers of unauthorized access to advanced systems.
