James Wu Kuo-Ren, a director born in the 1960s, made his mark in the realm of martial arts cinema with Ninja Hunter (1987). This film showcases his ability to blend action with the unique aesthetics of the genre, contributing to the cult status of 80s exploitation films. Wu's work captures the essence of the era's cinematic style, making Ninja Hunter a notable entry in the SassyFlix catalog for fans of grindhouse and martial arts cinema.
Ninja Hunter
The plot centres around Wu Tang villain, Abbot White, who wants to destroy the Shaolin monks and become supreme martial artist. In order to do so, he teams up with a clan of Ninjas, led by three masters – gold lamé ninja, white mustachioed ninja and black ninja – and succeeds in destroying the Shaolin temple and most of its inhabitants. However, there are some survivors. It is their job to pass on the knowledge of the Shaolin finger jab to a new generation, who must defeat the ninjas and Abbott White if peace and order is to be restored.
