Show Notes
James, Mattila, Nicole, and Danger Dave dive headfirst into the gloriously ridiculous 1986 ninja action flick Unmasking the Idol! Expect chainmail masks, a weather balloon escape, the most intelligent baboon in cinema history (Boone!), piranha pits, a hot tub full of ninjas, and more questionable decision-making than you can shake a throwing star at.
This one starts strong with over-the-top action and only gets wilder from there. The crew roasts the plot holes, debates whether it’s a parody or just straight-up unhinged, and tries to survive the slowest, most balloon-dependent mission in movie history. Is it a bad movie that rules? Tune in to find out!
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