The Warrior series started off with a bang. When I saw the opportunity to review the sequels, I jumped at the chance. Mondo Macabro released them both in a Blu-ray double feature. The first of these sequels is “The Warrior and the Blind Swordsman”. The character of Jaka Sembung is back but the movie focuses…
The Warrior (1981) [Mondo Macabro] Blu-ray Review
The Warrior is an Indonesian fantasy/action film about a noble warrior (Jaka Sembung) fighting for all of the right reasons against the oppressive Dutch Colonial Government. Not only is he a super-human fighter, he is also a symbol to the people struggling against colonial rule. Unable to capture the resistance leader, the Dutch representative hires…
Primitives Blu-ray review
Primitives, also known as Savage Terror and Death Cry of the Cannibals (this title is used in the film’s opening) is an Indonesian film based on Italian styles and versions cannibal films. In fact, based on some scenes, one would think Primitives was inspired by them. The story is about three anthropology students Robert…