Mortal Kombat

Prepare for Kombat! This week on Bury Our Bones With Cinema, Ryan Etherington and Simon Keet step into the arena to tackle Mortal Kombat (1995), the cult classic that brought the iconic video game series to life. With its unforgettable techno soundtrack, outrageous fight scenes, and endlessly quotable one-liners, Paul W.S. Anderson’s martial arts fantasy was a game-changer for video game adaptations—and not always in the way you’d expect.

 

Ryan and Simon break down the film’s over-the-top action, campy charm, and its ability to somehow walk the line between cheesy fun and earnest spectacle. From Christopher Lambert’s eccentric Raiden to the ultimate showdown between Liu Kang and Shang Tsung, they celebrate the highs, the lows, and everything in between.

 

Jimmy Murphy’s original music and sketches take the episode to the next level, adding a fresh and hilarious spin to the conversation.

 

Whether you’re a lifelong Mortal Kombat fan or just in it for the nostalgia, this episode is sure to hit harder than a bicycle kick. Tune in—your soul may depend on it!