Ninja Vixens: Crimson Blades
Ninja Vixens: Crimson Blades

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Ninja Vixens: Crimson Blades

2000
Movie
81 min
Japanese

Hearts burn with crimson flames, as blades thrash through the darkness! Rogue ninja Shinobu uses all the weapons at her command to terminate the local corrupt politicians – including her seductive body! Hunted by her former lover and captured by a sadistic assassin, the helpless Shinobu is drugged and ruthlessly tortured – until this magnificent NINJA VIXEN slices through the threads of fate with her shining and sexy blade. Desire, danger and destiny combine in this red-hot, sensual samurai thriller, starring the voluptuous Yukashi Otaki in her film debut!

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IMDb5.3/10
Director: J.R. BookwalterGenres: Action, Horror, Martial Arts

Plot Summary

In a realm where deadly female ninjas operate, a group of trained assassins known as the Crimson Blades are tasked with eliminating a powerful sorcerer. However, their mission takes a dark turn when one of their own falls under the sorcerer's influence, leading to internal conflict and a battle for survival. The film blends martial arts action with supernatural horror elements as the vixens fight both external and internal demons.

Critical Reception

Ninja Vixens: Crimson Blades is primarily known within the cult and B-movie circuits. While not a critical darling, it has garnered a niche following for its low-budget action, gore, and exploitation elements. Reviews often highlight its energetic, albeit unpolished, fight choreography and its commitment to genre tropes, though some criticize its narrative coherence and production values.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its enthusiastic gore and fight sequences within its budget.

  • Acknowledged for its unapologetic embrace of exploitation and B-movie aesthetics.

  • Criticized for a sometimes incoherent plot and rough production quality.

Google audience: Audience reception is mixed, with some appreciating the film's campy action and dedicated genre effort, while others find its low production values and narrative shortcomings detract from the viewing experience.

Fun Fact

The film is part of a series of "Ninja Vixens" films produced by Tempe Entertainment, often featuring similar themes of female assassins and martial arts action.

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