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A martial arts champion returns from the grave—this time as a ninja zombie.

NINJA ZOMBIE

Guts. Gore. Blood- Babes. All in a day's work for...

1992 · 1h 25m · NR · Horror / Action · IMDB TMDB

Assistant professor Orlan Sands is rescued from muggers by Spithrachne, the leader of an evil spider-themed cult. As payback, Orlan is asked to steal a magic urn discovered as an artifact in an archeological dig. Knowing he'll be killed if he refuses, he turns to his friend Jack Chase, a martial arts champion, for protection. Unfortunately, Jack is killed by Spithrachne, and his newly-engaged fiancee Maggie blames Orlan for Jack's death. But Orlan still needs protection, so he asks voodoo priest Brother Banjo for help, and help he gets...Jack, raised from the dead as a ninja corpse!

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Proof that sometimes the best bodyguard is one who’s already dead.

Programmer's Pick

When a spider cult, a voodoo priest, and a resurrected martial arts champ collide, subtlety takes a back seat. Ninja Zombie delivers exactly what the title promises—karate chops, undead vengeance, and a magic urn no one should have touched. For those who crave their horror with a side of roundhouse kicks and supernatural mayhem, this one’s a graveyard shift delight.

— Flashington Programmer
Quick Answer
What is Ninja Zombie about?

Ninja Zombie is a 1992 American horror-action film directed by Mark Bessenger about an assistant professor who enlists a voodoo priest to resurrect his slain martial artist friend as an undead ninja to protect him from a murderous cult.

Details & Specs
Director
Mark Bessenger
Writer
Mark Bessenger
Release
1992
Runtime
1h 25m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
Genres
Horror, Action

Why Cult

Undead Martial Arts

Witness a martial arts champion return as a ninja zombie, combining karate skills with supernatural resilience.

Spider Cult Chaos

An evil spider-themed cult led by Spithrachne brings a web of trouble and occult danger to the plot.

Voodoo Resurrection Twist

A desperate plea to a voodoo priest results in an unconventional solution: undead ninja protection.

Magic Urn MacGuffin

At the heart of the chaos is a mystical urn, stolen from an archaeological dig and coveted by villains.

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Questions from the Vault

What is Ninja Zombie about? +

Ninja Zombie follows assistant professor Orlan Sands, who, after crossing an evil cult, seeks help from a voodoo priest to resurrect his slain martial artist friend as an undead ninja protector.

Who directed Ninja Zombie? +

Ninja Zombie was directed by Mark Bessenger.

When was Ninja Zombie released? +

Ninja Zombie was released in 1992.

How long is Ninja Zombie? +

Ninja Zombie has a runtime of 85 minutes.

What genre is Ninja Zombie? +

Ninja Zombie is a horror and action film.

Where can I watch Ninja Zombie? +

Ninja Zombie is available to watch on Flashington.