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Cheerleader Ninjas: Campy Cult Classic Takes on Internet Smut

1/10/2026

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The 2002 film Cheerleader Ninjas embraces its low-budget campiness with humor and creativity.
The plot centers on cheerleaders training as ninjas to combat a group called The Church Ladies, who blame them for "internet smut."
The cheerleaders, aided by school geeks, confront the villain Mr. X, who uses them for mind control experiments.
The film features absurd fights with pogo sticks and sprinklers despite rough production.

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Story summary

The 2002 film Cheerleader Ninjas embraces its low-budget campiness with humor and creativity.
The plot centers on cheerleaders training as ninjas to combat a group called The Church Ladies, who blame them for "internet smut."
The cheerleaders, aided by school geeks, confront the villain Mr. X, who uses them for mind control experiments.
The film features absurd fights with pogo sticks and sprinklers despite rough production.