Neutron Battles the Karate Assassins
Neutron Battles the Karate Assassins

Neutron Battles the Karate Assassins

1965Movie85 minSpanish

Superhero wrestler Neutron battles a gang of robotic assassins who use their hands and feet as deadly weapons.

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IMDb5.5/10
Director: Federico CurielGenres: Action, Adventure, Crime, Sci-Fi

Plot Summary

El Sombra Verde, a masked superhero known as Neutron, must thwart the nefarious plans of a shadowy organization of karate assassins. These villains are engaged in a series of daring heists and criminal activities, and Neutron is the only one who can stop them. With his incredible strength and keen intellect, Neutron races against time to unmask the leaders of the assassination ring and bring them to justice.

Critical Reception

This low-budget Mexican sci-fi-action film is primarily known for its bizarre premise and its lead character, Neutron, a costumed hero with a prominent brain-shaped helmet. While not critically acclaimed, it has gained a cult following for its campy charm and unique blend of superheroics and martial arts.

What Reviewers Say

  • Enjoyed for its campy, retro-futuristic superhero elements.
  • Praised for its unique, albeit strange, character design and premise.
  • Often cited as a curious example of Mexican genre cinema.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce, but those that exist often highlight the film's peculiar charm and its status as a cult curiosity within the action and sci-fi genres.

Fun Fact

The character Neutron, and the distinctive helmet, were created by cartoonist and writer Rigoberto "Rigo" Rivera.

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