The Ninja Squad

A former CIA operative, now a martial arts instructor, is drawn back into the world of espionage when his former mentor is murdered. He must use his ninja skills to uncover a conspiracy involving a deadly terrorist organization and a dangerous biological weapon.

The Ninja Squad was a modest martial arts film of its era, often noted for its action sequences and the participation of its cast in choreography. While not a critical darling, it found an audience among fans of direct-to-video action films from the 1980s, appreciated for its low-budget charm and fight choreography.

• Praised for its energetic fight scenes and commitment to martial arts action.

• Criticized for a predictable plot and sometimes clunky dialogue.

• Seen as a typical example of 1980s direct-to-video action fare.

Google audience: Audience reviews are sparse for this title, but those available generally acknowledge its straightforward action and martial arts elements as its main draw, while noting it doesn't break new ground in the genre.

Director and star Richard Pepin, known for his extensive martial arts background, handled much of the fight choreography himself, and many of the stunts were performed by the principal cast members.