Born in 1930 in Wichita, Kansas, Ron Foster emerged as a notable figure in the realm of cult cinema. He made a memorable appearance in Private Lessons (1981), where his charm and charisma complemented the film's blend of comedy and eroticism. Foster also showcased his versatility in Ninja III: The Domination (1984), a quintessential example of 80s exploitation cinema that combined martial arts with supernatural elements. His contributions to these films highlight his ability to navigate the unique tones of cult and grindhouse genres.
Ninja III: The Domination
Christie Ryder (Dickey), a telephone linewoman and aerobics instructor,[1] is possessed by the evil spirit of a fallen ninja warrior Hanjuro when coming to his aid. The spirit uses her body to carry out his revenge on the police officers who killed him. One of them is Billy Secord (Bennett), who catches Christie's eye yet cannot explain her preoccupation with Japanese culture nor help her with her sudden blackouts. Out of options, they turn to a Japanese exorcist Miyashima (Hong), who manages to summon the ninja within her. The exorcist reveals he cannot force the spirit out of Christie, but that "only a ninja can destroy a ninja". Christie and Billy are forced to seek the aid of Goro Yamada (Kosugi), a ninja hunting the assassin within her for killing his clan. The three force the ninja out in a dangerous gambit that results in the spirit repossessing his own dead body and fighting Yamada to a fight to the death, finally freeing all three of the curse of the black ninja.
