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Remember this bunch of weaponised high school kids recruited to fight intergalactic bad guys?
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And each time they uttered "it's morphin' time", sheer chills of excitement ran through every 90s child
While fans of Power Rangers are eagerly waiting its movie release in 2016, someone decided to make a darker, grittier short film of the heroes
Film producer Adi Shankar just released a short 'Power Rangers' film directed by veteran music video director Joseph Kahn
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It reimagines the 'Power Rangers' in a dark dystopian future
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Featuring James Van Der Beek as the Red Ranger
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It stars Katee Sackhoff as the Pink Ranger Kimberly being brutally interrogated by turncoat ranger Rocky (James Van Der Beek)
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Rocky is trying to discover the whereabouts of Green Ranger Tommy, who appears grizzled and battle-scarred — the only ranger left standing after the rest of the team was mysteriously murdered
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The short isn't short of adult content and language
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Basically, if you've ever wanted to see the 'Power Rangers' snorting drugs, firing guns, and taking on highly choreographed knife fights, this fan film is for you
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We're just going to leave this intro right here, spoiler-free, because there's a twist at the end that is beyond brilliant
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After watching this video you'll realise these aren't the same 'Power Rangers' you grew up with. Watch the full video here:
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