Night of the Kickfighters
Night of the Kickfighters

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Night of the Kickfighters

1991
Movie
85 min
English

A new high tech laser is being developed under the watchful eye of a Scientist when a mercenary group tries to steal it. It is up to the Night raider to return the laser safely before it falls into the wrong hands.

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IMDb5.8/10
Director: Dean AliotoGenres: Action, Martial Arts

Plot Summary

A martial arts student travels to a remote village to learn a legendary fighting style. He soon discovers that the village is plagued by a ruthless crime syndicate, and he must use his newfound skills to protect the innocent and bring the criminals to justice. The film follows his journey as he confronts various opponents, each more dangerous than the last, in a quest to restore peace.

Critical Reception

Night of the Kickfighters is a low-budget martial arts film that garnered a cult following for its enthusiastic, albeit unpolished, fight choreography and over-the-top action. While not critically acclaimed, it is appreciated by fans of the genre for its dedication to practical effects and relentless pacing, offering a raw and energetic viewing experience.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its energetic and plentiful fight sequences.

  • Noted for its enthusiastic, if sometimes amateurish, execution of martial arts.

  • Appreciated by genre fans for its direct-to-video charm and action.

Google audience: Information on specific Google user reviews for 'Night of the Kickfighters' is not readily available, making it difficult to summarize audience sentiment on that platform.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on a very limited budget, with many of the fight scenes choreographed and performed by the cast and crew themselves with minimal professional training.

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