How Mortal Kombat Pulled Off That Brutal Kung Lao Fatality

Just so we are clear, this article contains SPOILERS. If you’ve already seen Mortal Kombat, or just don’t care, go ahead and read on.

When it comes to the Mortal Kombat franchise, there’s one feature that arguably stands above the rest, fatalities. The gruesome coup de grâce’s have been an important part of the series since it first launched back in 1992. Fortunately, Simon McQuoid’s upcoming reboot of the beloved franchise isn’t afraid to lean into the more brutal finishing moves. One of the best, at least according to the cast, is performed by the metal hat-wearing Kung Lao.