My chief gripe is that the transfer to (Platinum Disc) DVD is very poor: the film is very dark and, consequently, dim and often featureless. (I was misled by Platinum's claim on the cover case that the film was "Digitally Mastered," mistakenly thinking I would see a clean, clear, restored print. No such luck!)

Wang's character has a real attitude, and rubs elbows with some other interesting supporting characters, adding some arresting twists to an otherwise "stock" revenge plot. The action sequences are frequent and, for the most part, worthwhile. Although I thought the final fight scene was a bit drawn out (like an old American western fight scene), repetitive and bordering on the tedious; and, frankly, not all that satisfying.

I liked Jimmy Wang Yu in this film, but not as much as I liked him in Blood of the Dragon. I would award Screaming Ninja 4 stars, if the picture quality were better. As-is, however, second shelf status.