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A martial arts champion returns from the grave—ninja style—to battle a spider-worshipping cult.

NINJA ZOMBIE

He’s back from the dead, and he’s kicking some head.

1992 · 1h 25m · NR · Action / Horror · IMDB TMDB

Archaeologist Orlan seeks martial artist Jack's help against cult threatening him after dig. Jack dies, revived as Ninja Zombie by voodoo witch. They fight cult leader who kidnaps Jack's fiancée for magical artifact.

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What is Ninja Zombie about?

Ninja Zombie is a 1992 American action-horror film directed by Mark Bessenger about a martial arts champion resurrected as an undead ninja to protect his friend from a sinister spider-themed cult.

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Synopsis

Assistant professor Orlan Sands is rescued from muggers by Spithrachne, the leader of an evil spider-themed cult. As payback, Orlan is asked to steal a magic urn discovered as an artifact in an archeological dig. Knowing he'll be killed if he refuses, he turns to his friend Jack Chase, a martial arts champion, for protection. Unfortunately, Jack is killed by Spithrachne, and his newly-engaged fiancee Maggie blames Orlan for Jack's death. But Orlan still needs protection, so he asks voodoo priest Brother Banjo for help, and help he gets...Jack, raised from the dead as a ninja corpse!
Details & Specs
Director
Mark Bessenger
Writer
Mark Bessenger
Release
1992
Runtime
1h 25m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
Genres
Action, Horror

Why Cult

Undead Martial Arts

Watch a martial arts champion return from the dead as a zombie ninja, blending kung fu kicks with corpse chills.

Spider-Themed Cult

The villainy here comes courtesy of Spithrachne and her evil, spider-worshipping karate cult—arachnids and black belts, together at last.

Voodoo Resurrection

A desperate plea to a voodoo priest brings about a most unconventional bodyguard: a resurrected, ninja-trained corpse.

Artifact Heist

The chaos all starts with a magical urn at an archaeological dig—a rare artifact everyone seems willing to kill (or reanimate) for.

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Questions from the Vault

What is Ninja Zombie about? +

Ninja Zombie follows Orlan Sands, who enlists his martial arts champion friend Jack Chase for protection from a spider-themed cult, only for Jack to be killed and resurrected as a ninja zombie to battle the cult's evil plans.

When was Ninja Zombie released? +

Ninja Zombie was released in 1992.

Who directed Ninja Zombie? +

Ninja Zombie was directed by Mark Bessenger.

How long is Ninja Zombie? +

Ninja Zombie has a runtime of 85 minutes.

What genre is Ninja Zombie? +

Ninja Zombie is an action and horror film.

Where can I watch Ninja Zombie? +

You can watch Ninja Zombie on SassyFlix.

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