Invasion U.S.A. 1985

The curtain opens on a somber note, as a flotilla of Cuban refugees sets sail for the United States on January 4, 1972. Initially, they’re met by what appears to be a U.S. Coast Guard vessel, staffed by heavily armed personnel. However, this supposed rescue mission swiftly turns into a gruesome massacre, with the “Coast Guardsmen” revealing their true colors as communist Latin American guerrillas. The latter promptly slaughter the refugees and claim several bags of cocaine hidden on board.

The real U.S. Coast Guard eventually stumbles upon the carnage off the coast of Florida, prompting an investigation led by the FBI and Miami Police Department. Meanwhile, a coterie of guerrillas, led by Soviet operative Mikhail Rostov (Richard Lynch), covertly infiltrate Florida, exchanging drugs for weaponry with a local drug dealer.

Former CIA agent Matt Hunter (Chuck Norris), Rostov’s arch-nemesis, is initially approached by his CIA contact to rejoin the fray. However, he declines, only to have his home in the Everglades targeted and destroyed by Rostov’s gang. Undeterred, Hunter agrees to return to action, driven by a burning desire for vengeance against those responsible for the atrocity.

As night falls on Miami, hundreds of additional guerrillas launch a surprise invasion of southern Florida beaches, commandeering trucks and unleashing a wave of destruction upon suburban homes across the United States. A separate group of guerrillas, masquerading as Miami police officers, targets an unsuspecting community center in South Miami, claiming the lives of several unarmed Cuban Americans.

The FBI remains baffled by the attacks, while Hunter and his CIA handlers suspect Rostov is masterminding the chaos. As terrorist acts continue to plague Miami, racial tensions simmer and social unrest erupts throughout the city. By Christmas night, a panicked public is convinced that terrorists are behind the carnage.

In a daring move on that fateful evening, guerrillas strike a shopping mall packed with holiday shoppers, triggering a violent shootout and explosion. As chaos reigns supreme, Hunter, fueled by determination and insider information, stalks the attackers, taking them down one by one. With his quarry vanquished, he emerges victorious from the maelstrom of violence, having saved countless lives on that fateful Christmas night.

As day breaks, the nation’s tranquility is shattered when National Guard troops are mobilized, martial law is imposed, and a curfew takes effect. The air is thick with tension as Hunter, ever vigilant, thwarts a plot to blow up a sacred place of worship and attack innocent bystanders gathered outside a local establishment. In the heat of the ensuing chaos, Hunter eliminates Nikko, Rostov’s ruthless right-hand man (Alexander Zale), in a decisive display of cunning and strength.

The following morning, Hunter’s heroics continue as he springs into action to rescue a school bus filled with helpless children from certain doom at the hands of would-be bombers. With calculating precision, Hunter outsmarts the terrorists, planting a device that ultimately destroys their vehicle in a spectacular explosion. This daring move sets the stage for Hunter’s plan to corner Rostov and bring an end to the terror.

Meanwhile, the U.S. Government establishes a command center in Atlanta, Georgia, as a hub for military operations and crisis management. The gathering of all 50 state governors and top military officials at this strategic location marks a pivotal moment in the nation’s response to the wave of terror attacks. As tensions reach a boiling point, Hunter finds himself under arrest by the FBI, accused of acting as a vigilante following the deaths of the terrorists he eliminated. However, unbeknownst to his captors, this calculated move is part of a larger strategy orchestrated by Hunter to draw Rostov out into the open and expose him to the scrutiny of the public eye – a bold plan that will unfold on local news broadcasts, carefully crafted to catch the attention of the elusive mastermind behind the terror.

As tensions escalate, Rostov, hell-bent on eliminating Hunter, orchestrates a daring invasion of the Atlanta command center. With a stealthy precision, his guerrilla forces breach a depot, neutralize the security detail, and seize control of several armored vehicles. The ensuing assault on the command center is a masterclass in coordinated chaos, as the rebels storm the building with reckless abandon. However, Rostov and his cohorts soon discover that their target is a trap, cleverly set by the National Guard to ensnare Hunter. As the two forces engage in a brutal firefight, the streets become a war zone, replete with the sounds of gunfire, screams, and shattering glass. Amidst the mayhem, Hunter finds himself face-to-face with Rostov’s men, cutting down his foes with ruthless efficiency.

The commander-in-chief, however, remains at large, his escape route severed by Hunter’s daring exploit – a rocket launcher blast that sends an enemy helicopter crashing to the ground. As the battle rages on, Hunter stalks Rostov’s men through the command center offices, picking them off one by one until he finally confronts their leader in a tense, ammunition-depleted standoff.

With no quarter asked or given, the two enemies engage in a brutal hand-to-hand combat, only for Rostov to retreat and rearm himself with a fallen guerrilla’s assault rifle. In the film’s climax, Hunter closes in on his nemesis, finally ending the terror when he unleashes a devastating bazooka strike at point-blank range, reducing Rostov to a smoldering ruin.

As the dust settles, the few surviving rebels lay down their arms, and the National Guard claims victory. With Rostov’s demise, Hunter emerges victorious, his ordeal finally at an end. As the credits roll, the haunting instrumental of “End Credits” by Jay Chattaway sets the tone for a movie that will be forever etched in the memories of those who survived its intense, adrenaline-fueled ride.