Visual Vengeance to Release Born a Ninja and Commando the Ninja on Blu-ray
By Lio Renwick
Visual Vengeance has announced that Born a Ninja and Commando the Ninja will arrive on Blu-ray in May. This double feature collects two shot-on-video martial arts films from Joseph Lai and IFD Films.
The release features standard definition masters from original tape elements and includes multiple commentary tracks. It also offers a variety of physical extras such as a booklet, folded mini-posters, and a reversible sleeve.
Born A Ninja and Commando A Ninja releases May 12, 2026.
Full release details below.
Pre-order links:
- Amazon (commissions earned)
- DiabolikDVD
- Orbit DVD
Description
This shot-on-video martial-arts double feature from Joesph Lai and IFD Films unleashes pure 1980s ninja chaos as two unlikely heroes are dragged into a war over stolen germ-warfare secrets. Featuring disappearing ninja assassins, endless waves of thugs, criminal masterminds, insane effects and the mysterious ‘Hocus Pocus’ magic fighting style – It’s full-tilt SOV insanity, delivering cult ninja action at maximum volume.
Born a Ninja is a wild SOV martial-arts action romp where espionage, absurdity, and vanishing ninjas collide. When unlikely heroes Larry and David stumble onto a long-lost WWII germ formula created by the mysterious scientist Tanaka, they’re pulled into a deadly web of shadow warfare and secret assassins. On their trail is Simon, a merciless ninja enforcer working for the cold-blooded mastermind Martin, whose scheme threatens global catastrophe. Outnumbered and outmatched, Larry and David rely on nerve, instinct, and their own unconventional fighting discipline – Hocus Pocus, a martial art as unpredictable as it is lethal.
Commando the Ninja (a.k.a. American Commando Ninja, a/k/a Silent Killers) cranks the chaos up even higher, continuing the covert war over germ-warfare secrets more dangerous than ninja blades. Once again caught in a storm of espionage, double-crosses, and stolen science, Larry and David find themselves facing more ruthless power brokers and endless waves of attackers. As the battle escalates, two fearless allies – Becky and Brenda – join the fight, driving the action toward an outrageous finale of acrobatics, ambushes, and full-blown ninja madness.
Bonus Materials
- SD masters from original tape elements
- Commando the Ninja commentary with Justin Decloux and Will Sloane of The Important Cinema Club
- Born A Ninja with commentary by Justin Decloux of The Important Cinema Club
- The Essential Godfrey Ho – Video Essay
- The Law Chi Touch – Video Essay
- Actor Kwan Chung interview
- Image Gallery
- Original Trailers
- Visual Vengeance Trailers
- Optional English subtitles
- Two folded mini-posters with original VHS art
- Reversible sleeve featuring original VHS art
- ‘Stick Your Own’ VHS sticker set – FIRST PRESSING ONLY – WHILE SUPPLIES LAST
- Limited Edition O-Card by Uncle Frank – FIRST PRESSING ONLY – WHILE SUPPLIES LAST
- Booklet with essay by ninja movie expert C.J. Lines
- Blu-ray sleeve featuring art by The Dude
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