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Sometimes known as the third entry to famed director, Joseph Kuo's fun 'Bronzemen' films, this little classic is one I got very early on in my collection (I mean, like 30 years ago) as the video artwork really had won me over!

Even in its 4:3 presentation, cropped with bad picture, I still enjoyed it. Thankfully, many years later, Hollywood East had released it here in the UK on DVD and I thought - why not..?

And yes, its still a lot of fun!

Even with a run-of-the-mill story line, there is still plenty to enjoy here as Carter Wong takes on the Bronzemen of Shaolin in his final days of training, before heading out to find his mother and pay a debt in the form of a challenge by the wicked 8 Masters.

I really like Joseph Kuo's films. They always entertain, have a real classic feel to them, and usually a great cast. The 8 Masters does not disappoint!

With a constant stream of fun kung fu battles, you really can't get bored watching it. The acting is pretty decent, and handheld camera work adds a little something different to it all. At the time, studios like Shaw Brothers and the new Golden Harvest were delivering very polished work - wide, still shots, with the aid of tripods, cranes and dollies. This was somewhat fresh in its approach...

A classic in to many, I wouldn't imagine its in a lot of top tens - but its still worth a watch if you are a fan of old school chop socky!