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Zombie vs. Ninja
Ethan, a young man, is beaten while his father is killed by a group of thieves. With the help of an undertaker, Ethan trains in kung fu by fighting the dead. Meanwhile, an American Ninja, Dragon, must fend off against the thieves and their ninja henchmen. It is soon that Dragon and Ethan team up to defeat the thieves and the ninjas. Hong Kong cut and paste edit of the 1983 Korean Horror Martial Arts Film "소화성 장의사" (The Undertaker in Sohwa Province) with new ninja scenes.
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Plot Summary
In feudal China, a clan of ninjas is summoned to eliminate a troublesome warlord. However, their mission takes a bizarre turn when they encounter a horde of flesh-eating zombies, forcing the ninjas to battle the undead alongside their human enemies. The film blends martial arts action with supernatural horror in a unique and often comical fashion.
Critical Reception
Zombie vs. Ninja is a cult classic, known for its over-the-top gore, absurd premise, and a peculiar mix of martial arts and zombie horror. While critically panned upon release for its low production values and nonsensical plot, it has gained a dedicated following among fans of B-movies and exploitation cinema.
What Reviewers Say
Offers a bizarre and entertaining fusion of ninja action and zombie mayhem.
Appreciated for its sheer audacity and unapologetic gore, despite its technical limitations.
A prime example of 80s B-movie schlock that delivers on its outlandish premise.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce and often focus on the film's cult status and entertainment value as a unique, low-budget action-horror flick.
Fun Fact
The film is notable for its extremely low budget and experimental approach to combining disparate genre elements, contributing to its cult status.
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