Mortal Kombat

On the Spoiler Special podcast, Slate critics discuss movies, the occasional TV show, and, once in a blue moon, another podcast, in full spoiler-filled detail. This week, Slate staff writer Karen Han is joined by Slate Brow Beat's nights and weekends editor, Matthew Dessem, to spoil Mortal Kombat, the new action/fantasy movie based on the 1990’s video game. Hunted by the fearsome warrior Sub-Zero, MMA fighter Cole Young finds sanctuary at the temple of Lord Raiden. Training with experienced fighters Liu Kang, Kung Lao and the rogue mercenary Kano, Cole prepares to stand with Earth's greatest champions to take on the enemies from Outworld in a high-stakes battle for the universe.You can read Karen’s review here.You can read Matt’s review here.Podcast production by Morgan Flannery. Note: As the title indicates, this podcast contains spoilers galore.Email us at [email protected] Plus members get ad-free podcasts and access to exclusive shows like Dana Stevens’ classic movies podcast Flashback. Sign up now to listen and support our work.HostsKaren Han is a Slate staff writer. Matthew Dessem is Slate Brow Beat's nights and weekends editor Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.