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A streetwise New York police officer transforms into the world's most unusual superhuman hero.
A New York City cop, Harry Crosby, is on the trail of a drug ring. After a freak accident involving a mysterious chemical and a kabuki mask, he gains superhuman abilities and transforms into the crime-fighting hero, Sgt. Kabukiman. Armed with his newfound powers and a theatrical flair, he sets out to clean up the streets of New York.
Sgt. Kabukiman N.Y.P.D. is a cult classic known for its over-the-top violence, low-budget charm, and absurdist humor, characteristic of Troma Entertainment films. While not critically acclaimed in a traditional sense, it has garnered a dedicated following for its unique brand of schlock cinema.
Praised for its unique premise and comedic elements.
Appreciated by fans of Troma's distinctive, often gratuitous, style.
Criticized for its low production values and excessive gore.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce and often highlight the film's cult status and its appeal to fans of B-movies and Troma productions. Those who enjoy its particular brand of humor and gore tend to rate it positively, while others find it lacking in quality.
The character of Sgt. Kabukiman was actually conceived by a group of Lloyd Kaufman's college students as a joke, and Kaufman decided to make a movie out of it.
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If you loved Mystery Science Theater 3000, you will love this movie. Rick Gianasi, who was Torque in Robot Holocaust stars as Sgt. Harry Griswold, a man possessed by a Kabuki master. It's nuts. So much happened in this movie and I laughed a...