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A group of bullies terrorizing a small town meet their match in the Muscles From Brussels in this action drama. Eddie Lomax (Jean-Claude Van Damme) is a drifter who has been in a suicidal funk since t... read more read more...he death of his close friend Johnny (Danny Trejo). Riding his motorcycle into a small desert town where Johnny once lived, Lomax is confronted by a gang of toughs, who beat him and steal his bike. However, Lomax is not a man to take an injustice lying down, and soon he begins exacting a violent revenge on the men who stole his motorcycle, with local handyman Jubal Early (Pat Morita) lending a hand and several area ladies offering aid and comfort. Inferno (which was also released under the titles Desert Heat and Coyote Moon) was directed by John G. Avildsen, though Danny Mulroon is credited on some prints. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

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R, 1 hr. 35 min.

Directed by: John G. Avildsen, Danny Mulroon

Release Date: September 25, 1999

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DVD Release Date: September 28, 1999

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  • January 2, 2008
    This Van Damme dud almost warranted a "so bad it's good review," but then I realized it was just really, really bad. All this from the director of ROCKY no less?
  • March 29, 2007
    Jean-Claude Van Damme's desert action is fine as the loner willing to call it a day when he is attacked by a biker gang. He finds a new reason for living when he vows to get even.
  • August 23, 2006
    AROOOOO! HAHA COME AND GET ME!! *BLAM BLAM* /dies. Trejo's best role yet.
  • October 15, 2008
    A decent JCVD movie. Feels like on old 8os flick, which is a good thing, but the odd relationship between JCVD and the indian was not explained too well and it hurt the movie.
  • June 14, 2007
    Van Damme in the role that killed his career. There is still hope, but watch this and you can't help but wonder "How?".
  • April 20, 2007
    An older movie that is slow paced in some parts but all together a good movie.I love Danny Trejo in this movie,awesome character.

Critic Reviews


Michael Dequina
January 3, 2009
Michael Dequina, TheMovieReport.com

You've seen it before, so why bother seeing Jean-Claude Van Damme go through the paces in this straight-to-tape howler? Full Review

Chuck O'Leary
October 15, 2005
Chuck O'Leary, Fantastica Daily

Oscar-winning director John Avildsen wisely removed his name in favor of a pseudonym on this forgettable direct-to-video Van Damme vehicle.

Ryan Cracknell
March 11, 2003
Ryan Cracknell, Apollo Guide

Doused by a mediocre plot and poor plot escapes. Full Review

Emanuel Levy
June 18, 2005
Emanuel Levy, EmanuelLevy.Com

No review available.

Michael Szymanski
June 1, 2005
Michael Szymanski, International Press Academy

No review available.

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