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Ninja Hunter
The plot centres around Wu Tang villain, Abbot White, who wants to destroy the Shaolin monks and become supreme martial artist. In order to do so, he teams up with a clan of Ninjas, led by three masters – gold lamé ninja, white mustachioed ninja and black ninja – and succeeds in destroying the Shaolin temple and most of its inhabitants. However, there are some survivors. It is their job to pass on the knowledge of the Shaolin finger jab to a new generation, who must defeat the ninjas and Abbott White if peace and order is to be restored.
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Plot Summary
In this gritty action flick, a skilled martial artist is forced to confront his past when a shadowy ninja organization threatens his peaceful life. He must draw upon his training and inner strength to protect the innocent and bring justice to those who operate outside the law.
Critical Reception
Ninja Hunter is a low-budget action film that garnered little attention upon its release and remains a cult favorite among exploitation film enthusiasts. It is typically viewed as a product of its time, with unpolished production values but enthusiastic fight choreography.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its energetic, albeit unrefined, fight sequences.
Criticized for its thin plot and amateurish acting.
Considered a quintessential example of direct-to-video martial arts cinema of the 1980s.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce, but those that exist often point to the film's appeal for fans of vintage, no-frills martial arts action, acknowledging its B-movie charm.
Fun Fact
The film was shot in and around Texas, a common location for many of director S.F. Brownrigg's low-budget productions.
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