The Magnificent Butcher

“The Iron-Fisted Monk (1977)” movie review.

Posted by MartialHorror
/ June 16, 2014

If you can accept the occasional tone whiplash (graphic rape), or at least endure it, then you will find “The Iron Fisted Monk” to be kung fu gold. It has a cast of colorful characters, lots of superb action and a sophisticated prowess which you don’t see accompany these kinds of movies very often.
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“The Prodigal Son (1981)” movie review.

Posted by MartialHorror
/ August 30, 2013

I just can't bring myself to call "The Prodigal Son" great, even if it has greatness within it. The story is too disjointed, the comedy is a mixed bag and the kung fu...well, the kung fu is awesome. It's directed by Sammo Hung and stars Yuen Biao. IT BETTER BE FREAKING AWESOME. But it is and that's what we ask for, so "The Prodigal Son" is a success.
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“The Kid with the Golden Arm (1979)” movie review.

Posted by MartialHorror
/ July 16, 2013

The characters kept my attention, the story was fairly unique compared to most 70's kung fu flicks and there's a lot of action which happens to be very well choreographed, so why wouldn't I adore "The Kid with the Golden Arm"?
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“Fast Sword (1971)” movie review.

Posted by MartialHorror
/ October 17, 2012

The main guy avenges his Father and we're supposed to be happy for him. Yet when the villains show up wanting their own vengeance, they are evil and go 'gurrr', so we must hate them. Granted, I suppose the primary antagonist doesn't help his case much when he spends the bulk of the movie throwing his head back and delivering that eeeeevil laugh.
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