Ninja, the Violent Sorceror
Ninja, the Violent Sorceror

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Ninja, the Violent Sorceror

1987
Movie
90 min
English

A murderer, with the help of Chinese vampires, does battle with the ghost of a dead gambling lord's wife and the gambling lord's living brother. A cut n paste movie that uses footage from The Stunning Gambling (Taiwan) mixed with new footage.

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IMDb5.5/10
Director: Kenneth KikomGenres: Action, Martial Arts, Fantasy

Plot Summary

A young ninja, seeking revenge for his master's death, uncovers a dark conspiracy involving a powerful sorcerer who uses forbidden magic. He must master his inner strength and ancient ninja techniques to confront the sorcerer and his dark disciples. The fate of his clan and the balance of power rest on his shoulders.

Critical Reception

Ninja, the Violent Sorceror was a niche release that garnered attention primarily within martial arts film communities. While praised for its enthusiastic action sequences and dedication to classic ninja tropes, it was often criticized for its low budget, convoluted plot, and inconsistent acting.

What Reviewers Say

  • Appreciated for its energetic martial arts choreography and dedication to the ninja genre.

  • Frequently criticized for its low production values and less-than-stellar acting performances.

  • Seen as a fun, albeit flawed, entry in the direct-to-video martial arts scene of the late 80s.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce for this title, but those available often highlight the film's action sequences as a positive, while noting the budgetary limitations and predictable plot as drawbacks.

Fun Fact

Director Kenneth Kikom also starred in the film as the lead ninja, a common practice for low-budget action films where the director often fills multiple roles.

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