Ninja Apocalypse

Ninja Apocalypse

Year: 2014

Runtime: 84 mins

Language: English

Director: Lloyd Lee Barnett

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Wrongfully accused of killing the Grandmaster, the surviving members of the Lost Ninja Clan fight to clear their names. They must ascend through a vast, underground nuclear bunker teeming with supernatural creatures, mutants, and flesh-eating zombies. Trapped deep beneath the Earth's surface, the ninjas confront a terrifying ordeal and fight for survival.

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1

Peace conference in the underground bunker

In a post-apocalyptic world, survivors from the ninja clans gather inside an underground bunker for a peace conference. Each clan wields a unique magic power, and the atmosphere is tense with guarded hope as they discuss a possible alliance.

during the peace conference underground bunker
2

Fumitaka's proposal to unite the clans

Fumitaka addresses the assembled clans, stressing external threats and urging unity for survival. His proposal is initially well received before the atmosphere shifts as the assassination looms at the end of his speech.

during the conference underground bunker conference hall
3

Cage identified as the assassin

Three witnesses step forward accusing Cage of the murder. Cage protests his innocence and leads his clan to safety through a hostile crowd, using his electricity powers to knock opponents unconscious.

immediately after identification underground bunker
4

Mar is overwhelmed and dies; burial

The Lost Ninja Clan splits to explore the bunker and fend off threats. Mar is overwhelmed in the chaos, and the survivors bury her before continuing.

shortly after the initial confrontation underground bunker
5

Escape toward the elevator; decoy drops to bottom level

Trillion leads the group to an elevator he scouted earlier. The elevator turns out to be a decoy, dropping them to the bottom level where they confront hordes of zombies.

moments after Mar's burial bunker bottom level
6

Trillion bitten; leadership tensions arise

Trillion is bitten, triggering panic among the survivors. Surge and Cage clash over leadership, but Sky intervenes to restore order.

after the bite bottom level / near elevator access
7

Hiroshi hints at second elevator

A repeating transmission from Hiroshi hints at a second working elevator, offering a possible escape route. The message cuts out before coordinates can be shared.

during the escape attempt bunker
8

Reach the working elevator; Sky sacrifices himself

The group pushes through undead to reach the working elevator. Sky sacrifices himself to give the others a chance to escape.

final stage of escape underground level / elevator access
9

Encounter with the Siren Clan

Demoralized survivors are met by the Siren Clan, an all-female group appearing as clones. At first friendly, they turn hostile, escalating the danger the group faces.

after the escape from the bottom level path to exit
10

Trillion is killed and Surge poisoned

During the confrontation with the Siren Clan, Trillion is killed and Surge is poisoned. Cage and Surge fight their way toward the exit despite the lethal ambush.

during the Siren attack Siren encounter area
11

Becker blocks the exit; Cage and Surge fight

Cage and Surge struggle toward the exit but are blocked by Becker, the rival clan leader wielding fire powers. Their clash tests Cage's resolve and the balance between mercy and guilt.

mid-escape exit corridor
12

A Cage double stabs Surge; medicine pause

While the group pauses to obtain medicine, a Cage double emerges and stabs Surge. The betrayal reveals deeper threats within the bunker and shakes the group’s trust.

after the Becker confrontation medical area
13

Hiroshi's shapeshifting revealed; confession

Hiroshi's shapeshifting is revealed; he admits killing Fumitaka to prevent Cage from becoming Fumitaka’s lieutenant. His confession reframes the power dynamics and the murder's motive.

after Surge's stabbing underground bunker
14

Surge sacrifices to kill Hiroshi; Cage weakened

Weakened and with his powers drained, Cage is nearly overpowered. Surge returns with a final act to kill Hiroshi and turn the tide.

final showdown bunker interior
15

Becker pledges loyalty to Cage

In the aftermath, Becker, impressed by Cage’s honor and skill, pledges his loyalty to the surviving leader. The fragile peace holds as Cage consolidates leadership amid the ruins.

aftermath exit area

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