Wu Tang vs. Ninja (1987) User Reviews

Admittedly formulaic kung fu actioner but with superb fight scenes

[HaemovoreRex · 7/10 · 6 March 2006]

Alexander Lou, star of classics such as 'The Super Ninja' and 'Mafia vs Ninja' headlines here in this entertaining martial arts fest.

The plot involves the evil Abbott White (who boasts some humongous and frankly somewhat scary looking white eyebrows) enlisting the aid of a ninja clan in order to overthrow the Shaolin Temple.

This goal he achieves and furthermore wipes out most of it's members, although needless to say, one or two do manage to survive and rather predictably go on to exact eventual revenge upon the miscreant Abbott.

....Ok so the plot isn't exactly pushing the envelope in terms of creativity but does anyone watching a film with a title like 'Wu Tang vs Ninja' aka 'The Ninja Hunter' really care much for such an inconsequential factor as a plot? Of course not! - It's the fights that matter in these films and by gum - you get your moneys worth here! There's some superbly choreographed martial arts on display from everyone involved in this and rarely a minute seems to goes by without a fight breaking out for some reason.

If your at all into martial arts movies then this is a must see!

So bad that it's good...

[mondo2708 · 5/10 · 18 February 2004]

This movie is so bad it hurts. The plot of the movie almost isn't there, and the only thing going on in the movie is a lot of fighting, which also i very poor.

*spoiler* In the beginning of the movie, the bad guy and the leader of the good guys are fighting, not for any particular reason, they just do... And when the bad guy gets beaten he becomes very angry, end swears to destroy the martial art which the good guy is practising (shaolin). Then he grants some powers by laying his hands on two girls, and becomes red..? Don't know why, but he does. And with his powers he suddenly is able to shoot colored smoke from his fingers. The dialog between the characters is very lousy! Maybe it was better before it was English dubbed, but i doubt it.

All in all: If you're a fan of the movies, you have to see this movie. It's an experience! But don't expect a good movie, watch it only too laugh at it, and you will...!

Cheesy Kung-fu Movie

[NorthFaceless · 5/10 · 12 March 2004]

far from the best I've seen, it features some weird nudity and a script that has no focus at all, but still it's entertaining. the ninja training camp is pretty cool. it's basically a war between the wu-tang school and shaolin, the wu-tang abbott(abbott white) teams up with a group of japanese ninjas to take over the region. two shaolin-descendant brothers take them on to reclaim the shaolin supremacy. it has some very cheap effects, and horrible acting, but the fighting scenes have enough adrenaline to keep you watching it through. you'll be walking around finger-jabbing your friends for a while after seeing it. but don't bother with this movie unless you're a hardcore fan.

Serious martial arts film!

[ryan-277 · 22 March 2004]

For fans of martial arts films, Ninja Hunter is satisfying on a number of levels. It's tone is set right from the start, fast paced and relentless. Abbott White, the evil Wu Tang priest is bent on destroying the shaolin temple and he's developped a special kung fu style to help him do it! Alot of great films of this era were filled with over the top comedy and sadly this film is no exception. somehow i feel if the bad jokes and potty humour were left out of this film it could have been a classic.

Aside from that, if there was an award for the most fights in a single kung fu film, Ninja Hunter would take the cake. There is a constant spat going on between the many characters in the film and believe me, this one has them all! Shaolin, Ninjas, Wu Tang, Flying Nuns and on top of all the great fight scenes, there's also several extensive training sequences with all the characters!

Another film that deserves a widescreen release! If you are a kung fu fan, this film is amazing fun and the sheer amount of fights make for dozens of repeated viewings. also has a ton of references to earlier kung fu films that are fun to pick out!

Yep, it's another weird ninja film

[Leofwine_draca · 5/10 · 11 January 2017]

WU TANG VS. NINJA is another outrageous slice of ninja action from Taiwan. The film stars Alexander Rei Lo, no stranger to camp kung fu madness after appearing in the likes of MAFIA VS. NINJA and many other cheese-fuelled fight flicks of the 1980s. This one's not quite up there with the so-bad-it's-good best of the genre, but it still provides enough bizarre entertainment for fans of the genre.

The story once again covers the burning of the Shaolin Temple, with various Shaolin patriots finding themselves murdered and victimised by the evil Abbot White and his ninja gang. White is played by genre mainstay Jack Long as one of the toughest guys ever - impervious to weaponry and the like - and he's a real hoot. Against him is the resolutely fresh-faced Rei Lo, who doesn't even appear in the story until halfway through.

There's a ton of ninja action here, with appearances from a ninja in a gold lame suit and one with a Hitler moustache. Sadly, the surreal elements of the film aren't as pronounced as elsewhere, although one ninja has the ability to turn into a carpet. White strips and sucks the life force from nubile women in a series of sleazy exploitation scenes featuring surprising amounts of nudity for the genre. There's some gore, too, and a nasty bit in which a fighter is doused with acid.

Top Schlock Chop Socky Flick!

[BA_Harrison · 8/10 · 10 February 2006]

Ninja Hunter (AKA Wu Tang vs Ninja) is pure entertainment from start to finish due to its outrageous characters, nonsensical plot and lack of any pretensions whatsoever. The makers of this film have given us a truly OTT masterpiece which has to be seen to be believed.

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.

Unfortunately, Abbott White is a difficult foe to beat, since he is able to make himself virtually indestructible by sucking the life force out of hot naked chicks (an excuse for some welcome gratuitous nudity!).

Other treats in store for viewers include loads of very impressive fighting (despite some of it being speeded up), some really amazing outfits (the aforementioned gold lamé ninja, Abbott White's Yin Yang suits, and even some assassins wearing Swastika tunics), a ninja turning into a flying carpet, plus some cheesy gore for good measure. And I nearly forgot to mention the really impressive eyebrows on display in this movie – surely a good reason not to pass up on this gem.

It's Born Invincible meets Ninja the Final Duel

[darrenbleer · 8/10 · 29 September 2001]

I've just revisited this fondly remembered bit of cinematic madness from my early days, and must urge you to beg steal or borrow it.

The story begins with a duel between a righteous Shaolin priest and our villain Abbot White, needless to say, Abbot White kicks Buddhist ass, and wages his campaign against Shaolin unhindered with the aid of his new ninja allies (a golden clad one who fights with a gold ring, a black clad one who fights with a spear, and my favourite; one who fights with a pair of knives who can disappear and reappear as a flying carpet). The rest of the story concerns the training of the disciples of the Shaolin monks killed by Abbot white, one of whom is Alexander Lo Rei. Whilst we are treated to the punishing training sequences the two young avengers must go through to learn the Shaolin Finger Jab technique needed to defeat Abbot White's invincible armour technique, we see some of the ways our villain keeps in shape...mostly using Taoist magic to extract the blood from naked ladies. We all know how this is going to end, but it's the psychedelic trip in between that we're here for. In conclusion, this is a good example of what Taiwan was doing when Hong Kong was getting sick of martial arts movies, and that is making more and more outrageous martial arts movies. This movie is very well choreographed, has some nudity, some gore and enough balls to the wall gimickry to keep even the most jaded viewer entertained. Visit your local Beewise today!

I miss "Beewise"

[white pongo · 12 November 2000]

Back in my native South Wales,there used to be a store called Beewise which sold all manner of goodies at affordable prices.Including bottom of the barrel video junk.This is where i picked up a copy (sadly no longer in my possession) of Wu Kuo Jen's NINJA HUNTER starring competent leg fighter Alexander Lo Rei (also in Robert Tai's infamous NINJA FINAL DUEL).It's been a few years since i saw it, but suffice to say it does have ninja warrior bad guys who dissapear mid-fight scene and transform into killer magic carpets that fly through the air towards our hero.And if that doesn't make you want to see it,you've forgotten what cinema is all about.

The ninja hunter

[adilidjumapili · 9/10 · 15 April 2006]

This is one of the best martial art(Kung-fu) movies of all time. if u love martial art movies this is a not to miss. From flying nuns to training monks this movie has top kungfu styles and a good story line. Its about a priest from the wu dang clan trying to eliminate all the shaoulin fighters to be claim the title of being the best in martial arts. after killing key members of the shaoulin temple the faith of the shoulin is remained in the hand of two boys secretly training under a shaoulin monk. The white abbot or the priest from the wu dang clan develops new techniques that turn him into iron. well this a not to miss classic. It involves Ninjas, shaoulin and nuns fighters. it a great classic

Delight!

[a-prosser · 10/10 · 30 August 2004]

This film is absolute cinematic genius. It has a well brought together cast who give an almost magical performance. The effects are nothing but stunning and the story will keep you hanging off your chair right the way through the movie. Jack Long plays the part of abbot white exceptionally well, he provides an immensely thrilling portrayal of absolute evil. If your a kung fu fan or just an action movie enthusiast this film is an excellent choice for anyone who is lucky enough to find a copy. For any big kung fu fans this movie provides a compelling insight into the world of shaolin. This film is definitely 10/10 quality and should be considered as one of the greatest eastern movies of all time.