intertwines Chinese myth and lore with Hollywood special FX and comic-book action. It's the proverbial rollercoaster of kung fu, magic, monsters, humor, tension, visual spectacle and gruesome bits." Craig Lines of Den of Geek wrote that Zu Warriors from the Magic Mountain "was a significant film for the Hong Kong 'New Wave' movement that revolutionized the industry in the late '70s", characterized by "young filmmakers [who] broke free from the traditional studio system to create weird, energetic and experimental movies". Lines praised the actors' performances and the martial arts choreography, and noted the film's "warm, full-hearted message of kindness and acceptance". American filmmaker John Carpenter has stated that Zu Warriors from the Magic Mountain was an influence on his 1986 film Big Trouble in Little China. Home media The U.K. release of the DVD by Hong Kong Legends features an audio commentary with Tsui Hark and film critic Bey Logan. The Hong Kong release of the DVD by Fortune Star Media features the Cantonese version of the film's trailer, as well as an interview with actor Yuen Biao. References External links 1983 films 1983 action films 1983 martial arts films 1980s fantasy adventure films 1980s supernatural films Hong Kong New Wave films Hong Kong action films Hong Kong martial arts films Hong Kong fantasy films Wuxia films Martial arts fantasy films Films directed by Tsui Hark Films set in Sichuan Films set in the Jin dynasty (266–420) Sixteen Kingdoms in fiction 1980s Hong Kong films