Weirdhouse Cinema: Mortal Kombat Annihilation
Summary
Hosts Rob Lamb and Joe McCormick review the 1997 sequel Mortal Kombat: Annihilation, contrasting its chaotic plot and dated CGI with the stronger first film. They discuss the cast changes, including James Remar replacing Christophe Lambert as Raiden, and praise Brian Thompson’s over-the-top performance as Shao Kahn. The episode highlights the movie’s reliance on Mortal Kombat 3 lore, its unintentional humor, and the impressive stunt work by Ray Park, ultimately labeling it a "so bad it's good" classic.
Topics discussed
Introduction and podcast sponsorships
Mortal Kombat Annihilation overview and game history
Plot summary and character introductions
Comparison to games and previous film
Cast analysis: Liu Kang, Raiden, and Jax
Supporting cast: Shao Kahn, Sindel, and others
Soundtrack and transition to plot discussion
Opening scenes: Shao Kahn's invasion and Raiden's failure
Mid-film battles: Cyber ninjas and Nightwolf
Climax: Final battle and resolution
Final verdict and closing thoughts
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