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This listing is for the standard edition Blu-ray. The limited edition slipcover was limited to 1,000 units and is sold out. The two versions are identical, aside from the slipcover.
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Ninja Zombie is the hero we need right now. Shot on Super 8 film in Chicago by director Mark Bessenger, this action-horror hybrid tells the story of Jack—a young martial arts expert who is slain by evil cult leader Spithrachne, only to be resurrected as the vengeance-fueled Ninja Zombie. An explosion of high-kicking, guts-spilling splendor, Ninja Zombie lands at the intersection of 1980s Marvel Comics and The Toxic Avenger, a true Venn diagram of joy and ambition in underground filmmaking.
directed by: Mark Bessenger
starring: John Beaton Hill, Kelly Anchors, Michael Weaver
1992 / 87 min / 1.33:1 / English DTS-HD MA 1.0
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Overall rating: 4.597701 / 5 from 87 reviews.
Ninja Zombie, a 1992 action-horror hybrid from Bleeding Skull, is celebrated for its unique blend of 1980s Marvel Comics and The Toxic Avenger influences. The Blu-ray release is highly praised for its cult appeal and quality. The slipcover, however, has mixed reviews with some appreciating it and others finding it lacking.
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"This was a blind buy for me - but having read about it, I knew I would love it. Superbly entertaining and it’s easy to see everyone involved had a great time. I was lucky enough to be able to purchase it whilst the limited edition slipcover edition was still available. Yet another superb release from Bleeding Skull."
"Firstly, I absolutely love this film. The bad guy in it is hilariously OTT and the whole thing is completely absurd, but great fun. Secondly, there was no way I was missing out on an upgrade to Blu. I've not compared the DVD and Blu Ray and therefore I'm going on memory, but I think it's safe to say it does look better. If you've not seen this film before and you like low-budget trash then I highly recommend it."
"Another great picture by Bleeding Skull, I'm happy I held off on the video release as this one has a few more worthwhile extras. I love the end theme so catchy I wished they played it more throughout the movie. The transfer is surprisingly nice for a 8 mm film. Lots of low budget fun and some cheesy as hell martial art sequences. Great purchase."
"Ninja Zombie is a delightfully off-the-wall horror-action hybrid that embraces its outrageous premise with infectious enthusiasm. The film’s low-budget ingenuity, energetic fight scenes, and quirky sense of humor give it a unique cult appeal. It’s a wildly entertaining DIY genre oddity that rewards fans who love creative, anything-goes independent filmmaking."
"If you don't have the earlier DVD put out by AGFA, buy this immediately. It is tremendous fun and everything "do it yourself" filmmaking should be. It's a mixed bag otherwise. I was a fan and there are a few new extras. Plus I knew the slipcover would sell out fast. For other owners of the DVD, I'd only recommend it if you are a real fan. Since it's taken off a tape master, it isn't really much of a tradeup picture wise. But as a film, it is a masterpiece. Highly recommended to newcomers. Tossup if you have the earlier disc."
"^Which is a wild thing to say about a movie shot on Super 8 and then never released that would have continued to be all-but-forgotten were it not for AGFA and Bleeding Skull. Image looks slightly improved, even though the video source is still the BETA-SP master tapes. All the special features were retained, and some new video interviews/introductions/essays were added. This is still a wild one to watch from the ninja-obsessed early ‘90s, and arguably features the best amalgamation of ninjas and zombies since Godfrey Ho!"
"Been waiting for this to get the blu-ray upgrade from Bleeding Skull and it was worth the wait! Has a great energy and charm to it, the music is a nice touch, just an all around great selection!"
"Another banger from Bleeding Skull. Even though I didn't notice any difference in picture quality, I wanted to support the label because this was one of my first AGFA discs that I fell in love with. Happy to have this one on Blu with that awesome slipcover"
"Fun as hell sov classic. Was glad this finally got an upgrade to blu. Definitely a must buy for fans of underground movies. And it’s titles perfectly!"
"once again I had to upgrade to my old AGFA Bleeding 💀 DVD this upgrade is better the image is brighter, what else I can way this movie have a big place in my heart this movie need no description because if you bought this you know what you are getting into it's just a timeless low budget classic that every fan of the genre should own thank you bleeding 💀 for the upgrade I missed on the slip sadly glad I own it again on blue ray 😎 👍"
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