Falconeer There is something about this Z grade martial arts flick that might make you want to take a shower after you watch it. A seedy, sleazy feel pervades every frame, and if you know about the LA scene of the 70's, and what was going on at the time, it feels even sleazier. Iconic martial arts master, and the "King of Cool," Jim Kelly made a handful of these movies, after his appearance in the very successful "Enter the Dragon," starring Bruce Lee. A lot of fans were disappointed that Kelly's ultra-cool character is killed off so early into that film, because we wanted more of this guy. And movies like "Death Dimension" give Jim Kelly a chance to show his stuff. Among these films, all of which are memorable and great in their own way, "Death Dimension" stands out as one of the cheapest of the lot. Filmed in the Nevada desert, and the glitzy Reno casino strip, on a very small budget, the movie still manages to be atmospheric and entertaining. Featuring a cast of cheap looking women who look like they were borrowed from a hardcore porn movie, as well as some truly mean looking men. There is an evil Haitian thug with a scarred face that will make your skin crawl. He likes to beat women and slice people's throats with his razor-like pinky ring. And the king pin scumbag is just called "The Pig," and he is truly a pig, in his skin tight polyester shirts bursting under the strain of his sweaty, big body. when Jim Kelly is on screen though, everything comes together, and we are reminded just why we are watching. Kelly's martial arts skills are finely tuned and hyper-energetic; the man is truly incredible to watch. Here he is partnered with Myron Lee, a Chinese undercover agent, and the two work very well off each other, kind of like the pairing of Conan and Subotai in "Conan the Barbaian." Some highlights include scenes of Jim Kelly walking around the neon-saturated Reno strip at night. The man is just so cool in everything he does. As far as the plot goes, well it concerns some evil bastards trying to get their hands on a machine that can freeze the weather in a concentrated area. It sounds a bit like the plot from "Black Samurai," another Kelly film that is actually better than this film. Anyway we don't watch these films for their brilliant story lines, do we? I recommend this movie for fans of exploit cinema and martial arts movies of the 1970's. It's good, sleazy fun.

rickworsfold Pure comedy. I hired this film from a video store as a kid in the late 80's. Along with brothers and friends we were looking for dodgy 70's films with afro's, car chases, gun fights and most importantly a 'twangy' 70s soundtrack. We were not disappointed. We still talk about this film today. There is one scene where a character called 'The Pig' holds a turtle above a woman's breast and declares 'one bight of your tit and you have to cut head off before he let go'!!! (Said in dodgy Chinese accent - same guy who played Odd Job in Bond movie). If you are looking for laughs, get this film. Terrible plot, awful acting, hilarious fights and an amazing script!! I just want to get my hands on this again!!!

Elbow Yes, this movie is one of the many children of the Bruce Lee era, but honestly, it is one of the most entertaining.Everything from the sets to the story reek of cheapness, but it's all good. Jim Kelly has great fighting skill and the mere presence of Bond alumni George Lazenby and Harold Sakata is enough for the film to warrant a look.The story -- concerning a fiendish plot to "freeze-bomb" the world -- is absurd, but the elements that populate it -- kung-fu, hot chicks, and grunting henchmen -- combined with great locales and a goofy soundtrack, make it a doozy.If you expect Enter the Dragon, you won't get it with Death Dimension a.k.a Kill Factor, but this movie is still some great fun. Look for the senseless closing frame; it seals the deal.

emm Those who discovered the title ICY DEATH on the video shelves should understand that this is the same film I'm talking about here. Al Adamson fans will enjoy this cheaply well done actioner, but veteran fans of Jim Kelly (he also starred in another Adamson film, BLACK SAMURAI) will be disappointed that he doesn't have the impact in strength and stamina that made him worthy of attention in BLACK BELT JONES. The action-packed ending was the quickest I've ever seen, perhaps too fast! Hardcore action buffs, beware! DIE HARD and LETHAL WEAPON is not what you're expecting!