American Ninja 3: Blood Hunt

In the sweltering heat of Los Angeles in 1979, a tragic event unfolds as Sean Davidson (David Bradley), a young boy, witnesses his father (Eckard Rabe), a revered dojo master, fall victim to a ruthless robbery gone wrong. The crime scene is littered with the remnants of a Judo-Karate tournament and the desperation of gamblers seeking to recoup their losses. As Sean's father valiantly attempts to shield him from harm, he succumbs to the bullets and leaves behind a legacy of martial arts mastery.

The cold-blooded assassin responsible for this heinous act is shrouded in mystery, his features marred only by a distinctive wart near his left eye. The botched robbery also claims Sean as its hostage, with the robbers fleeing the scene leaving behind a trail of chaos and destruction.

Fast-forward to 1980, and Sean finds himself on a spiritual journey to Japan, accompanied by Izumo (Calvin Jung), his father's trusted trainer. Under Izumo's guidance, Sean embarks on a transformative path of self-discovery, delving into the ancient art of Mikkyo, a mystical discipline that harmonizes physical prowess with profound inner strength. As Sean's skills and understanding of Ninjutsu grow, he is ultimately awarded the esteemed title of Ninja.

In 1989, the enigmatic General Andreas (Yehuda Efroni), leader of San Juan, begins to secretly orchestrate a global campaign of terror. He seeks a means to unleash chaos on an unprecedented scale, and his attention turns to the innovative research conducted by the enigmatic Cobra (Marjoe Gortner). The scientist boasts that his revolutionary serum will be ready for mass deployment within a month's time, or sooner.

As General Andreas assembles his team in San Juan for the world karate championship, a carefully crafted ruse designed to facilitate his nefarious plans. His eyes scan the competition, seeking the perfect candidate to receive his DNA-altering virus and become a superhuman pawn in his game of global terrorism. Meanwhile, Sean, now a formidable American Ninja, arrives on the scene alongside his teammates Dexter (Evan J. Klisser) and Curtis Jackson (Steve James).

As the tournament unfolds, Sean's impressive skills earn him a decisive victory over the reigning European Karate champion, drawing the attention of General Andreas, Cobra, and their lead Ninja operative, Chan Lee (Michele B. Chan). However, Sean's triumph is short-lived, as he witnesses one of his defeated opponents, Joe Simpson (John Barrett), being abducted by shadowy figures.

Sean's curiosity gets the better of him as he trails these mysterious men to a hotel, only to stumble upon Izumo, his mentor and sensei, being whisked away by black-clad ninjas. As Sean gives chase across the island, he ultimately defeats the ninja assassins but finds himself unable to locate his missing teacher, leaving him with more questions than answers in this high-stakes game of cat and mouse.

As Sean comes into view, Curtis and Dexter are there to find him, bearing witness to his tale of being a Ninja trained by Izumo. The revelation sends them on a mission to locate the missing master, with the two agreeing to join forces in the quest. But their search is soon disrupted as it becomes clear that Izumo was merely a disguise donned by Chan Lee, whose true intention is to manipulate Sean into becoming the perfect candidate for an experiment dubbed "Superhuman". With Cobra's instruction to capture Sean, Chan Lee unleashes her army of Ninjas against him, prompting Curtis and Sean to band together in a fierce battle.

Seeking aid from the authorities, Sean visits the Island Government Minister of Interior, Grant Preston, and his secretary, Adrienne Pearce. However, their investigation stalls when they refuse to raid the lab identified by Sean, citing its low profile as a research facility with no record of Izumo's entry into the country. Frustrated by the lack of progress, Curtis decides to approach Police Captain Alan Swerdlow, but is met with an icy reception.

Determined to take matters into their own hands, Sean and Curtis hatch a plan to infiltrate the lab. While Curtis waits patiently in a truck, Sean and Dexter soar in on powered gliders. However, Dexter's malfunctioning device forces Curtis to intervene, leaving Sean to venture solo into the lab. Unfortunately, he is soon captured by Chan Lee and her army of Ninjas.

Meanwhile, tensions rise within the Cobra camp as he attempts to cheat Chan out of her fair share of the profits from their illicit endeavors. This betrayal sparks a rift between the two, prompting Chan to form an unlikely alliance with Curtis in their shared quest to rescue Sean.

In a separate strand of events, the Minister's secretary becomes aware of Cobra's clandestine activities at the lab and attempts to blackmail him. In exchange for her silence, she demands a cut of the profits. Cobra agrees, but subsequently orders his assassin to take out the secretary. The cunning operative manages to delay their pursuer by destroying their car in the chase, ultimately escaping unscathed. However, this turn of events is merely a ruse, as it is revealed that Chan Lee has been disguising herself as the secretary all along.

As Sean remains captive, Chan reaches Curtis and Dexter outside the lab, claiming to be a fellow Ninja and friend of Sean's. With her plea for help, she implores them to join forces in taking down Cobra and putting an end to his nefarious plans.

In a sinister plot, "The Cobra" (Marjoe Gortner) unleashes a deadly virus upon Sean Davidson, the renowned American Ninja, as part of his twisted biological warfare experiments on unwitting human subjects. As Sean's condition rapidly deteriorates, he finds himself forced to join forces with Curtis and Dexter, two individuals who had previously stumbled into his presence at the docks, where they were brought together by Chan Lee (Michele B. Chan), a formidable female Ninja.

With their lives hanging precariously in the balance, the trio must band together to take down "The Cobra" and his army of genetically engineered Ninja clones, each one crafted with precision and ruthlessness. The stakes are raised when Sean's past comes back to haunt him, as he confronts General Andreas, who shares a personal connection to Sean that adds an element of emotional depth to their brutal showdown.

As the battle rages on, Sean turns to his comrades for support, requesting that Curtis be prepared to deliver the final blow if they fail to obtain the antidote in time. Meanwhile, Chan Lee risks everything by attempting to steal the vital serum, only to meet a tragic demise at the hands of "The Cobra" himself.

With time running out and his condition rapidly deteriorating, Sean's only hope for survival lies with Curtis, who manages to secure the antidote through a fierce confrontation with the villainous "Cobra". With renewed vigor, Curtis injects Sean with the life-saving serum, setting the stage for an epic showdown between the American Ninja and his arch-nemesis.

In the thrilling conclusion, Sean finally exacts his revenge on "The Cobra", engaging in a prolonged and intense battle that showcases the full range of their impressive martial arts skills. In the end, justice is served, but not before "The Cobra" meets a fittingly brutal demise at the hands of the American Ninja.