Back in the old days, there was no sure-fire indicator of box office poison more than a video game adaptation. The two mediums just didn't gel. However, all kinds of gaming mascots are now getting their chance in major motion pictures, exemplified by the upcoming Shinobi film.
For the uninitiated, Shinobi is a famous hack-and-slash game developed by Sega featuring Joe Musashi, a ninja who battles villains. The film adaptation has potential to explore different narratives.
Sam Hargrave, known for the Extraction series, is directing, which bodes well for the action elements. Ken Kobayashi is writing the screenplay, indicating a promising development team.
Shinobi is still in early development with no release date or casting news yet. The adaptation's success could set a new precedent for video game films.
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