In preparation for the new Mortal Kombat movie, The Ringer is reminiscing about the 1995 version and the games that inspired both. Follow along with our coverage below, and be sure to “Finish him!”
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April 27, 2021
17 Questions About ‘Mortal Kombat’ and the Worst Video Game Movies Ever
Ringer staff writers and avowed gamers Justin Charity and Ben Lindbergh join Sean to discuss the new ‘Mortal Kombat’ movie and talk about all things video game movies
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April 27, 2021
The ‘Mortal Kombat’ Exit Survey
A buzz saw hat! Kano! Sub-Zero, the Ice Terminator! Our staff reacts to the gory new movie, which hit no. 1 at the box office this past weekend.
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April 26, 2021
“We Know What People Want”: The ‘Mortal Kombat’ Writer Discusses His Gory New Video Game Adaptation
Greg Russo breaks down this week’s no. 1 box office film, including the Cole Young and Kano characters, plus the thrills and challenges of making the movie
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April 23, 2021
The ‘Mortal Kombat’ Movie Is a Faithful Adaptation—At Least From a Gore Perspective
The titular video game series became a lasting cultural entity because of its gruesome fatalities, and its R-rated movie holds up that end of the bargain
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April 22, 2021
Let’s Hope the New ‘Mortal Kombat’ Is Half As Good-Bad As the Old ‘Mortal Kombat’
Revisiting the 1995 "classic" ahead of the ultra-ultra-grisly reboot hitting HBO Max and theaters this weekend
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April 20, 2021
How Paul W.S. Anderson Broke the Video Game Movie Curse
It’s true: Films adapted from video games are generally not very good. But ahead of Friday’s release of ‘Mortal Kombat,’ it’s time to acknowledge the one director who’s had more success with the endeavor than critics are willing to admit.