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MORTAL KOMBAT LEGENDS: SNOW BLIND is the third in a line of direct-to-video animated movies based on the Mortal Kombat franchise. SNOW BLIND does not function as a sequel to the previous two movies but is a standalone tale, though a certain revelation does hint at its connection to the games.   In a post apocalyptic world clearly inspired by Mad Max and Avatar the Last Airbender, the remnants of humanity eke out a living in isolated communities but are constantly under threat from the Black Dragons.  Led by the mysterious Kano, the Black Dragons are a clan of super powered criminals who blackmail, intimidate and terrorise all.    When they raid their latest community, a young fighter named Kenshi stands up to them.  The reprisal attacks by the Dragons is brutal. Consumed by vengeance, Kenshi is easily tricked into tracking down the mystical Well of Souls and a sword within it called Sento which is rumored to grant untold power.  Unfortunately it was...

MORTAL KOMBAT: LEGACY was web series consisting of two “seasons” released in 2011 and 2013. This web series originally debuted on the Machinima youtube channel and consisted of 6 story arcs over 9 episodes for season one, mostly serving by as origin stories for some of the notable Mortal Kombat characters . Season two comprised an ongoing story arc of the tournament plus three origin stories told in flashbacks for a total of 10 episodes. MK LEGACY originated as a concept trailer by up and coming tv director Kevin Tancharoen. He made a fan film titled MORTAL KOMBAT: REBIRTH which took a similar approach with the games’ story as Christopher Nolan took with his Dark Knight Trilogy (ie: a grittier realistic style, darker tone, changing fantastical elements to more grounded reinterpretations). In this fan film, , undead ninja Scorpion is now an assassin for hire.    He is brought in by police captain Jackson Briggs to participate in an underground fight tournament where he is to ki...

28 YEARS LATER: THE BONE TEMPLE picks up directly from the end of 2025’s 28 YEARS LATER. Kid protagonist Spike, unable to return to his isolationist commune and now alone in the Scottish wilderness, is captured by The Jimmies. These individuals are a cult led by Sir Lord Jimmy Crystal, a psychopathic man-child who forces his followers to wear wigs and clothing just like him.  Spike is inducted into the cult. At first he is grateful to have found companions; strength in numbers count now that The Infected are crawling all through the woods. But soon Spike experiences the sheer level of depravity and sadism the Jimmies espouse.   For you see, every one of the Jimmies takes the name Jimmy. Everyone dresses alike, talk using the same lingo, and adheres to a twisted religion centered around “Old Nick” whom Sir Lord Jimmy Crystal claims to be the son of. No doubt all these are meant to tear down a person’s sense of individuality, committing their bodies and minds to the cult. ...