'Mortal Kombat': Untold Story of the Movie That "Kicked the Hell" Out of Everyone
Videogame movies may be a risky proposition today, but in 1995 they were seen as hopeless. Super Mario Bros (1993) and Double Dragon(1994) were total bombs — despised by critics and fans alike. The campy Street Fighter (1994) faired better financially, but was still years away from earning a cult following on home video. So it was against all odds when Mortal Kombat hit No. 1 in theaters 20 years ago on Aug. 18, 1995. The film grossed $122 million worldwide and broke the vide
