Bloodsport (1988)

About this episode

The episode explores the cult classic film Bloodsport and its impact nearly 40 years later.

“You break my record, now I break you, like I break your friend.” This episode we venture to Hong Kong with Van Damme to the most dangerous fighting tournament in the world with 1989’s Bloodsport. This film has a cult status but does it hold up nearly 40 years later? Join us as we look at the highs, lows and sheer 80’sness of this “true story” from the decade where nothing was impossible. Please share with anyone who is a fan of these films and the 80’s in general. You ca...

People in this episode

Hosts: Darren, Matt

Topics covered

• film review
• 1980s cinema
• martial arts
• cult films
• action movies

Keywords

• Bloodsport
• Van Damme
• 1980s
• martial arts tournament
• cult status
• action film
• film review

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Bloodsport