Samurai Cop 2: Deadly Vengeance (2015)

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25 years later after the events of Samurai Cop (1991), Detective Frank Washington is forced to team up with his long estranged partner Joe Marshall to solve a series of assassinations being committed by a secret group of female vigilante killers.

Film Overview
"Samurai Cop 2: Deadly Vengeance" is a film from 2015 directed by Gregory Hatanaka. It works as a sequel to the 1991 cult classic, "Samurai Cop". The film brings back the primary actors from the first movie, Matt Hannon and Mark Frazer, reprising their roles as Joe Marshall and Frank Washington respectively. Launched after almost 25 years of the original, the follow up was enabled through a Kickstarter project.

Plot
The storyline is set 25 years after the events of the first movie. Joe Marshall (played by Hannon), who was presumed dead, comes out of hiding when the deadly Katana Gang resurfaces. His long-term partner, Frank Washington, hesitates at first but later assistances Marshall in removing the gang. The gang's renewal is linked to their crusade of vengeance against Joe and Frank, sustaining the movie's action scenes.

Characters and Development
The film is filled with colorful characters, most notably the criminal syndicate, the Katana Gang, and its leader-- Fuj Fujiyama. The gang consists of an array of unsafe characters such as the enigmatic Dogge (Bai Ling), Ginza (Kayden Kross), and the atrocious Harold (Cranston Komuro). There are numerous unanticipated alliances and betrayals, adding drama to the action-filled plot.

Design and Reception
"Samurai Cop 2: Deadly Vengeance" maintains the element of camp featured in the original film, consisting of overzealous efficiencies, low-budget production values, and gratuitous action series. The amalgamation of aspects gives the film a distinct, if not always credible, visual and stylistic appeal.

The motion picture received blended evaluations. While it did not achieve traditional success, it handled to amuse a devoted cult following. Critics frequently pointed out its low-budget restrictions and inconsistent plot. Nevertheless, lots of fans and critics applauded it for its nostalgic appeal and excessive melodrama, recognizing these as characteristic aspects of the "Samurai Cop" appeal.

Conclusion
The film follows the customs set by its predecessor, including goofy dialogue, eccentric villains, action-packed series, and a story woven with revenge. "Samurai Cop 2: Deadly Vengeance" is a 2015 film that reanimates the zany and campy design of the original 1991 movie, with its signature tone of unabashed low-budget action and humor. Despite its restricted budget plan and unique style, the film prospered in captivating its dedicated fans who value its classic visual and kitsch sense of enjoyable.

Top Cast

  • Mathew Karedas (small)
    Mathew Karedas
    Joe Marshall
  • Mark Frazer
    Frank Washington
  • Bai Ling (small)
    Bai Ling
    Doggé
  • Kayden Kross (small)
    Kayden Kross
    Jennifer Marshall
  • Tommy Wiseau (small)
    Tommy Wiseau
    Linton
  • Cranston Komuro
    Fooj Fujiyama
  • Laurene Landon (small)
    Laurene Landon
    Detective Higgins
  • Melissa Moore (small)
    Melissa Moore
    Peggy
  • Mel Novak (small)
    Mel Novak
    Cutter
  • Lexi Belle (small)
    Lexi Belle
    Hera
  • Mindy Robinson (small)
    Mindy Robinson
    Lauren Kimura