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The “36th Chamber of Shaolin” trilogy review (1978-1985)

Posted by MartialHorror
/ April 5, 2018

MartialHorror reviews the "36th Chamber" trilogy, which includes "The 36th Chamber of Shaolin (1978)", "Return to the 36th Chamber (1980)" and "Disciples of the 36th Chamber (1985)"
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“The 8 Diagram Pole Fighter (1984)” movie review.

Posted by MartialHorror
/ February 15, 2015

"The Eight Diagram Pole Fighter" is a flawed masterpiece, if it is a masterpiece at all. Many storythreads felt like they needed to either be omitted or more thoroughly explored and the philosophy doesn't always make sense. But viewers must brace themselves for the abundance of awesome fight sequences, which get progressively better until peeking with a teeth shattering finale.
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“Return to the 36th Chamber (1980)” movie review.

Posted by MartialHorror
/ November 19, 2013

"Return to the 36th Chamber" might lack the golden reputation of its predecessor, but I personally preferred it thanks to the goofy tone, the amazing martial arts choreography, the creative gimmicks and the fact that 80% of the screentime isn't an exhausting training montage.
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