VINEGAR SYNDROME REP / SCREAM SCREEN CURATOR THERESA MERCADO RETURNS TO THE GUILD CINEMA TO HOST THIS SPECIAL ONE-NIGHT-ONLY SCREENING!

Shot in 1984, this thriller was not edited or released until 2021, when its footage was discovered and restored by the film preservation and home video distributor Vinegar Syndrome!

New York Ninja was filmed in New York City, but was shelved after its original distribution company went bankrupt. The abandoned footage was eventually acquired by Vinegar Syndrome; without audio, storyboards, or scripts for the film.  It was reconstructed by a new director, Kurtis M. Spieler, and dubbed dialogue was recorded by actors including Don “The Dragon” Wilson, Michael Berryman, Cynthia Rothrock, Linnea Quigley, Vince Murdocco, Matt Mitler, Leon Isaac Kennedy, and Ginger Lynn.

“A must-see for anyone who loves outrageous old action flicks, and who appreciates the labor of love that is film preservation.” – Lee Jutton, Film Inquiry

“Memorable one-liners, absurdly imaginative fight choreography (one scene is inexplicably fought on roller skates), and a freeze frame ending that ranks amongst the best I’ve ever seen.” – Dan Scully, ScullyVision

“With shoestring production values, Liu’s energetically silly fight choreography, good use of stolen locations and 35mm imagery in first-rate preservative condition, “Ninja” has cheesily entertaining elements that it combines in a very lively fashion.” – Dennis Harvey, Variety

“An affectionate example of-slash-tribute to Reagan Era grindhouse garbage.” – Sean Burns, North Shore Movies

“It stands as both a testament to the determination and dogged efforts of film preservationists, and as one last taste of a belovedly dopey subgenre.” – Oscar Goff, Boston Hassle

“Nirvana for Fans of Retro Action Trash … an unearthed celluloid time capsule from the dankest days of Times Square” – Variety

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