Murder Weapon
Murder Weapon

Murder Weapon

1989Movie81 minEnglish

Two mobster daughters leave a sanitarium, host a party inviting ex-boyfriends, who then start disappearing mysteriously.

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IMDb5.1/10
Director: Eduardo SánchezGenres: Action, Crime, Thriller

Plot Summary

A martial arts expert is framed for murder and must fight his way through a corrupt system to clear his name. He uncovers a larger conspiracy involving dangerous criminals and the city's underworld.

Critical Reception

Murder Weapon is a low-budget action film that received mixed to negative reviews, primarily criticized for its predictable plot and uneven acting. However, it found a niche audience among fans of martial arts and B-movies for its fight choreography and raw action sequences.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its energetic fight scenes and straightforward action.
  • Criticized for its thin plot and underdeveloped characters.
  • Considered a typical example of its genre with limited artistic merit.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce for this film, but those available often highlight its effectiveness as a simple action flick with decent martial arts sequences, while also noting its lack of depth and originality.

Fun Fact

The film's lead, Bob 'The Bear' Anderson, was a renowned martial artist and stunt coordinator who had previously worked on major Hollywood productions like 'The Lord of the Rings' trilogy (as a stunt performer) and 'Highlander'.

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