unusual film ringo lam one thats strangely underappreciated mix fantasy kungfu realistic depiction swords spears driven thru bodies startling especially first ten minutes horseback rider get chopped two waist legs keep riding horse several horses get chopped up unexpectedbr br the story simple fong shaolin brothers captured crazed maniac general imprisoned red lotus temple seems torture chamber temple general similarity kurtz apocalypse spouts warped philosophy makes frightening paintings human blood br br the production impressive setting bleak blood everywhere action well done mostly coherent unlike many hk action scenes time sometimes movie veers absurdity effects cheesy never bad enough ruin film br br find one one best hk kung fu films early nineties remember child friendly