While the action and gritty visual style were well-received, some reviewers from IMDb and Horror Cult Films found the plot muddled and the story logic difficult to follow.
Directed and written by Pearry Reginald Teo , Shadow Master tells the story of An (played by D.Y. Sao ), a man who is slain during a brutal fight and reborn with supernatural animal-like powers. Possessed by the Hindu monkey god Hanuman, he must protect a group of apartment dwellers and their children from demonic forces—the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse—who are attempting to trigger the end of days. Key Details and Reception
Distributed by Saban Films , it had a limited theatrical run on November 4, 2022, followed by a digital release on November 8, 2022.
Critics from sites like Kung-fu Kingdom and Kung Fu Movie Guide praised the fight choreography, noting influences from films like Ong-Bak and The Raid .