“In the first 30 seconds of the first trailer for April’s Mortal Kombat movie reboot, Mehcad Brooks’ Jax loses both his arms to the icy grip of Joe Taslim’s Sub-Zero. Then things get violent.

“In Australian theatres on April 15, the new Mortal Kombat movie looks to be using every iota of its rating to deliver the over-the-top violence fans of the fighting game series have come to know and love.

“This two-and-a-half minute trailer features more blood and gore than the first two ‘90s films combined. Remember Mortal Kombat Annihilation, where Jax had those stupid plushie-looking bionic sleeves?

“That’s not happening in the new movie. Right off the bat we’ve got bloody stumps, followed by the reveal of some nifty Terminator-esque replacements.”

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