A Human Murder Weapon
A Human Murder Weapon

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A Human Murder Weapon

1992
Movie
71 min
Japanese

A man dubbed "Karate Kid" is imprisoned and forced to fight for his life in an underground fighting ring.

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IMDb4.7/10
Director: Gordon HesslerGenres: Action, Crime, Thriller

Plot Summary

A former Interpol agent, now living in seclusion, is drawn back into the violent underworld when his former partner is murdered. He must confront a dangerous syndicate and a deadly assassin to avenge his friend and uncover the truth behind the conspiracy. The film features intense martial arts sequences and a race against time to stop a ruthless organization.

Critical Reception

A Human Murder Weapon is a low-budget action film that garnered minimal critical attention upon its release. It is primarily known within niche circles of action film enthusiasts and fans of its martial arts stars. Reviews often highlight its straightforward plot and fight choreography, while noting its limitations in production value and character development.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its martial arts action sequences.

  • Criticized for a formulaic plot and underdeveloped characters.

  • Seen as a typical direct-to-video action flick of its era.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce due to the film's limited release and distribution. Those available tend to echo critical sentiment, acknowledging the action but finding little else to praise.

Fun Fact

Don "The Dragon" Wilson, who plays the lead assassin, is a multiple-time undefeated professional kickboxing world champion.

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