Mortal Kombat 1: 22 Biggest WTF Moments

15. Kill Bill Easter Egg

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MK1 offers a new mechanic called Kameos, allowing fighters to briefly tag in a kombatant to assist them in battle. Long-time fans will be happy to see one of these Kameos is Shujinko, a warrior who can copy the fighting skills of anyone he encounters. But this time, Shujinko doesn't just mimic the abilities of Mortal Kombat characters.

For his Fatality, the martial arts guru repeatedly jabs his competitor in the chest, causing their heart to explode.

While watching this finisher, some gamers got major deja-vu, certain they had seen this killer move before.

However, any Tarantino fan should recognised this Fatality, since it recreates The Bride's Five Point Palm Exploding Heart technique from Kill Bill 2, right down to the camera angles and facial expressions.

Even though Mortal Kombat has made tons of movie references in the past, this little Easter Egg is among the best.

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