In this post, we’ll go over the list of upcoming Asian Cinema releases from various independent distributors in the UK region. These are primarily going to be covering the latest home video releases for Japanese, Chinese, and Korean films via distributors such as 88 Films, Arrow Video, Eureka Entertainment, Radiance Films, Third Window Films and more. Some of these distributors will also be releasing US versions but I won’t be featuring them here.
This batch will cover all of the releases scheduled for April, May & June of 2024. Any delays will be listed under the release date adjustments section above the line-up. Artwork featured is the finalised version when available.
The schedule below is updated as of Saturday 11th May 2024.
Disclaimer: Amazon links included in this post are affiliated so if you decide to order them, I’ll earn a small percentage if they dispatch. Other retailer links are not affiliated. International shipping restrictions may apply for select items.
RELEASE DATE ADJUSTMENTS:
- Fearless Hyena Part II – Moved from 22nd April to 20th May
- Floating Clouds – Moved from 13th May to 1st July
8th April:
The Beauty of Beauties
西施
Directed by Li Han-Hsiang
Taiwan – 1965
| Format: | Price (SRP): | Availability: |
|---|---|---|
| First Print Edition Blu-ray | £16.99 | 88 Films Amazon UK Terracotta |
| Audio/Presentation: |
|---|
| – Brand new 4K Remaster from the Original Negatives – High Definition (1080p) Blu-ray in 2.39:1 Aspect Ratio – Mandarin 2.0 Original Mono – Newly Translated English Subtitles |
| On-Disc Extras: |
|---|
| – An Interview with Oriental Cinema Expert Tony Rayns – Original Trailer – Restoration Comparison |
| Physical Extras: |
|---|
| – First Print: Double Walled O-Ring featuring new artwork by Sam Green – First Print: 20 Page Booklet Notes by Tom Cunliffe – Reversible cover with new artwork by Sam Green and original HK Poster Art |
22nd April:
Black Mask
黑俠
Directed by Daniel Lee
Hong Kong – 1996
| Format: | Price (SRP): | Availability: |
|---|---|---|
| Limited Edition [2000 Units] Blu-ray | £19.99 | Amazon UK Eureka Ent. Terracotta |
| Audio/Presentation: |
|---|
| – Fully uncut Hong Kong version presented in 1080p from a 2K restoration – Original US version presented in 1080p from a 2K restoration – Original Cantonese Stereo and optional DTS-HD MA 5.1 (Hong Kong Version) – Optional English subtitles, newly translated for this release |
| On-Disc Extras: |
|---|
| Main Feature Disc: – Brand new audio commentary on the Hong Kong version by Asian film expert Frank Djeng (NY Asian Film festival) – Brand new audio commentary on the US export version by action cinema experts Mike Leeder and Arne Venema – Brand new interview with stuntman Mike Lambert – Brand new interview with film critic Andrew Heskins (eastern Kicks) – Brand new interview with Leon Hunt, author of Kung Fu Cult Masters: From Bruce Lee to Crouching Tiger Reversible sleeve featuring original poster artwork – Archival Making of featurette – Trailers Limited Edition Bonus Blu-ray Disc: – Alternate Taiwanese cut – Extended version of Black Mask featuring all the unique footage from the various releases of the film re-inserted |
| Physical Extras: |
|---|
| – Limited Edition: O-Card slipcase featuring new artwork by Grégory Sacré (Gokaiju) – Limited Edition: Collector’s booklet featuring new writing on the film by James Oliver – Reversible sleeve featuring original poster artwork |
Dreams
夢
Directed by Akira Kurosawa
Japan – 1990
| Audio/Presentation: |
|---|
| – 4K digital restoration, supervised by cinematographer Shoji Ueda – HDR – Japanese/English/French (Hybrid) 2.0 surround DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack – English Subtitles |
| On-Disc Extras: |
|---|
| – Audio commentary featuring film scholar Stephen Prince – Feature-length documentary from 1990 shot on set and directed by Nobuhiko Obayashi – Interviews with production manager Teruyo Nogami and assistant director Takashi Koizumi – Documentary from 2011 by director Akira Kurosawa’s longtime translator Catherine Cadou, featuring interviews with filmmakers Bernardo Bertolucci, Alejandro G. Iñárritu, Hayao Miyazaki, Martin Scorsese, and others – Trailer |
| Physical Extras: |
|---|
| – An essay by film critic Bilge Ebiri and Kurosawa’s script for a never-filmed ninth dream, introduced by Nogami |
The Inspector Wears Skirts III: Raid on Royal Casino Marine
霸王花之皇家賭船
Directed by Wellson Chin
Hong Kong – 1990
| Format: | Price (SRP): | Availability: |
|---|---|---|
| First Print Edition Blu-ray | £16.99 | 88 Films Amazon UK Terracotta |
| Audio/Presentation: |
|---|
| – 2K Remaster from the Original Negatives presented in High Definition (1080p) Blu-ray in 1.85:1 Aspect Ratio – Original Cantonese Mono – English Mono Dub – English Subtitles |
| On-Disc Extras: |
|---|
| – Audio Commentary by Frank Djeng – Deleted Scene – Hong Kong Trailer |
| Physical Extras: |
|---|
| – First Print: Double Walled O-Ring featuring new artwork by Sean Longmore – First Print: Double-sided foldout poster featuring New and Classic Poster Art – Reversible cover with new artwork by Sean Longmore and original HK Poster Art |
The Inspector Wears Skirts IV
92霸王花與霸王花
Directed by Wellson Chin
Hong Kong – 1992
| Format: | Price (SRP): | Availability: |
|---|---|---|
| First Print Edition Blu-ray | £16.99 | 88 Films Amazon UK Terracotta |
| Audio/Presentation: |
|---|
| – 2K Remaster from the Original Negatives presented in High Definition (1080p) Blu-ray in 1.85:1 Aspect Ratio – Original Cantonese Mono – English Mono Dub – English Subtitles |
| On-Disc Extras: |
|---|
| – Audio Commentary by Frank Djeng – Stills Gallery – Hong Kong Trailer |
| Physical Extras: |
|---|
| – First Print: Double Walled O-Ring featuring new artwork by Sean Longmore – First Print: Double-sided foldout poster featuring New and Classic Poster Art – Reversible cover with new artwork by Sean Longmore and original HK Poster Art |
Two Films by Yasujiro Ozu
大人の見る繪本 生れてはみたけれど / 父ありき
Directed by Yasujiro Ozu
Japan – 1932-1942
| Collection Includes: |
|---|
| – I Was Born, But… – There Was a Father |
| Audio/Presentation: |
|---|
| – Newly restored and presented in High Definition – Japanese with English subtitles |
| On-Disc Extras: |
|---|
| – Newly recorded audio commentaries on both films by writer and film critic Adrian Martin |
| Physical Extras: |
|---|
| – First Print: Illustrated booklet with an essay on I Was Born, But… by silent film expert Bryony Dixon, writing on There Was a Father by Tony Rayns, and notes on his score for I Was Born, But… by composer Ed Hughes |
29th April:
China O’Brien 1 & 2
罪惡判官 / 罪惡判官 2
Directed by Robert Clouse
Hong Kong & USA – 1990
| Collection Includes: |
|---|
| – China O’Brien – China O’Brien 2 |
| Format: | Price (SRP): | Availability: |
|---|---|---|
| First Print Edition [2000 Units] 4K Ultra HD | £29.99 | Amazon UK Eureka Ent. Terracotta |
| First Print Edition [2000 Units] Blu-ray | £24.99 | Amazon UK Eureka Ent. Terracotta |
| Audio/Presentation: |
|---|
| China O’Brien: – [4K Ultra HD] 4K (2160p) UHD Blu-ray presentation from brand new 4K restoration of the original film elements – [4K Ultra HD] Presented in Dolby Vision HDR – [Blu-ray] 1080p HD presentation on Blu-ray from brand new 4K restoration of the original film elements – Uncompressed original English mono audio track – Optional English SDH China O’Brien 2: – [4K Ultra HD] 4K (2160p) UHD Blu-ray presentation from brand new 4K restoration of the original film elements – [4K Ultra HD] Presented in Dolby Vision HDR – [Blu-ray] 1080p HD presentation on Blu-ray from brand new 4K restoration of the original film elements – Uncompressed original English stereo audio track – Optional English SDH |
| On-Disc Extras: |
|---|
| – Brand new feature-length audio commentaries on both films by action cinema experts Mike Leeder & Arne Venema – Brand new feature-length commentary on China O’Brien 2 by Asian cinema expert Frank Djeng (NY Asian Film Festival) – Select-scene commentary on both films by Cynthia Rothrock and Frank Djeng – Made in China – Brand new interview with Cynthia Rothrock – Enter Dakota – Brand new interview with actor and martial artist Keith Cooke – A Conversation with Richard Norton – Brand new interview with actor and martial artist Richard Norton by A.J. Richardi and Gavin Kelley of The Martial Arts Mania Podcast – Leon Hunt on China O’Brien – Brand new interview with Leon Hunt, author of Kung Fu Cult Masters: From Bruce Lee to Crouching Tiger – James Mudge on China O’Brien – Brand new interview with filmmaker and critic James Mudge – Trailers |
| Physical Extras: |
|---|
| – First Print: O-card slipcase featuring new artwork by Grégory Sacré – First Print: Collector’s booklet featuring new essays by James Oliver and film scholar Eddie Falvey |
The Shape of Night
夜の片鱗
Directed by Noburo Nakamura
Japan – 1964
| Format: | Price (SRP): | Availability: |
|---|---|---|
| Limited Edition [3000 Units] Blu-ray | £17.99 | Amazon UK Radiance Terracotta |
| Audio/Presentation: |
|---|
| – High-Definition digital transfer – Uncompressed mono PCM audio – New and improved English subtitle translation |
| On-Disc Extras: |
|---|
| – New interview with Yoshio Nakamura, son of director Noboru Nakamura (2024, 16 mins) – Major Changes – a visual essay on the artistic upheavals at Shochiku studios during the 1960s by Tom Mes (2024, 13 mins) – Easter Egg (2024, 5 mins) – Trailer |
| Physical Extras: |
|---|
| – Limited Edition: Booklet featuring new writing by Chuck Stephens – Limited Edition: Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Time Tomorrow – Limited Edition: Presented in full-height Scanavo packaging with removable OBI strip leaving packaging free of certificates and markings |
Suzhou River
苏州河
Directed by Lou Ye
China – 2000
| Format: | Price (SRP): | Availability: |
|---|---|---|
| Limited Edition [3000 Units] Blu-ray | £17.99 | Amazon UK Radiance Terracotta |
| Audio/Presentation: |
|---|
| – 4K restoration of the film from the original negative – 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio – Optional English subtitles |
| On-Disc Extras: |
|---|
| – Newly filmed interview with critic and programmer Tony Rayns – In Shanghai – a short film documentary portrait by Lou of his home city (2001, 16 mins) – TBC – Original trailer |
| Physical Extras: |
|---|
| – Limited Edition: Booklet featuring new writing by Josh Slater-Williams and a newly translated archival interview with Ye Lou – Limited Edition: Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Time Tomorrow – Limited Edition: presented in full-height Scanavo packaging with removable OBI strip leaving packaging free of certificates and markings |
20th May:
Fearless Hyena Part II
龍騰虎躍
Directed by Chan Chuen
Hong Kong – 1983
| Format: | Price (SRP): | Availability: |
|---|---|---|
| First Print Edition Blu-ray | £16.99 | 88 Films Amazon UK Terracotta |
| Audio/Presentation: |
|---|
| – High Definition (1080p) Blu-ray Presentation in 2.39:1 Aspect Ratio – 2.0 Cantonese Dual Mono with English Subtitles – 2.0 English Dual Mono – 2.0 Alternate English Dual Mono |
| On-Disc Extras: |
|---|
| – Audio Commentary by Frank Djeng – Export Opening Credits – Japanese Theatrical End Credits |
| Physical Extras: |
|---|
| – First Print: Slipcase with New Artwork by Kung Fu Bob – Reversible cover with new artwork by Kung Fu Bob and original HK Poster Art |
Luminous Woman
光る女
Directed by Shinji Sōmai
Japan – 1987
| Format: | Price (SRP): | Availability: |
|---|---|---|
| Director’s Company Edition [2000 Units] Blu-ray | £29.99 | Amazon UK Arrow Video Terracotta |
| Audio/Presentation: |
|---|
| – New 2K remaster from the original negatives – Japanese audio – Optional English subtitles |
| On-Disc Extras: |
|---|
| – Making Of (50 minutes) – Deleted Scenes (50 minutes) – Trailer |
| Physical Extras: |
|---|
| – Director’s Company Edition: Slipcase with artwork from Gokaiju – Director’s Company Edition: Features insert by Jasper Sharp |
27th May:
CJ7
長江七號
Directed by Stephen Chow
China & Hong Kong – 2008
| Format: | Price (SRP): | Availability: |
|---|---|---|
| First Print Edition Blu-ray | £16.99 | 88 Films Amazon UK Terracotta |
| Audio/Presentation: |
|---|
| – High Definition (1080p) Blu-ray™ presentation in 2.39:1 Aspect Ratio – English 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio – Cantonese 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio with English Subtitles – Mandarin 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio with English Subtitles |
| On-Disc Extras: |
|---|
| – Director’s Audio Commentary (with English subtitles) – “The Story of CJ7” featurette – “CJ7 TV Special” featurette – “Anatomy of a Scene” featurette – “How to Bully a Bully” featurette – “How to Make a Lollipop” featurette – English Theatrical Trailer |
| Physical Extras: |
|---|
| – First Print: Silver-Board Glossy O-Ring Slipcase – Reversible Sleeve featuring alternative artwork |
Fist of Legend
精武英雄
Directed by Gordon Chan
Hong Kong – 1994
| Format: | Price (SRP): | Availability: |
|---|---|---|
| First Print Edition 4K Ultra HD & Blu-ray | £29.99 | 88 Films Amazon UK Terracotta |
| First Print Edition Blu-ray | £16.99 | 88 Films Amazon UK Terracotta |
| Audio/Presentation: |
|---|
| – Brand new 4K Remaster from the Original Negatives presented in Ultra High Definition (2160p) in 1.85:1 Aspect Ratio – Presented in Dolby Vision High Dynamic Range (HDR10 Compatible) – Cantonese Mono – Cantonese Mono with alternative Music Cues – Optional English Subtitles – High Definition (1080p) Blu-ray in 1.85:1 Aspect Ratio |
| On-Disc Extras: |
|---|
| 4K Ultra HD disc: – Audio commentary with Hong Kong film expert Frank Djeng Blu-ray disc: – Audio commentary with Hong Kong film expert Frank Djeng – A look at Fist of Legend – Interview with actor Chin Siu-Ho – Interview with director Gordon Chan – Interview with actor Kurata Yasuaki – Karate Seminar with Kurata Yasuaki – Deleted Scenes – Theatrical Trailer |
| Physical Extras: |
|---|
| – First Print Edition: Double Walled Silver-Board Slipcase with artwork by Sam Green – First Print Edition: A3 Fold-out Poster – First Print Edition: 28 Page Booklet notes with new writing on the film by Tom Cunliffe – Reversible sleeve featuring new artwork by Sam Green & original poster |
Prison Walls: Abashiri Prison 1-3
網走番外地 / 続・網走番外地 / 網走番外地 望郷篇
Directed by Teruo Ishii
Japan – 1965
| Collection Includes: |
|---|
| – Abashiri Prison – Another Abashiri Prison Story – Abashiri Prison: Saga of Homesickness |
| Format: | Price (SRP): | Availability: |
|---|---|---|
| First Print Edition [2000 Units] Blu-ray | £34.99 | Amazon UK Eureka Ent. Terracotta |
| Audio/Presentation: |
|---|
| – 1080p HD presentation of all three films from restorations of the original film elements supplied by Toei – Original Japanese audio (uncompressed LPCM mono) – Optional English subtitles newly translated for this release |
| On-Disc Extras: |
|---|
| – Brand new audio commentary tracks by Tom Mes, Chris Poggiali and Mike Leeder & Arne Venema – Tony Rayns on Abashiri Prison – brand new interview with critic and Asian cinema expert Tony Rayns – Brand new video appreciation by Jasper Sharp and Mark Schilling – Trailers |
| Physical Extras: |
|---|
| – Limited Edition: O-card slipcase featuring new artwork by Tony Stella – Collector’s booklet featuring new writing on the film by Mark Schilling |
A Queen’s Ransom (International Assassin)
鱷潭群英會
Directed by Ting Shan-hsi
Hong Kong – 1976
| Format: | Price (SRP): | Availability: |
|---|---|---|
| First Print Edition [2000 Units] Blu-ray | £17.99 | Amazon UK Eureka Ent. Terracotta |
| Audio/Presentation: |
|---|
| – 1080p HD presentation on Blu-ray of the original Hong Kong theatrical cut from a brand new 2K restoration – 1080p HD presentation on Blu-ray of the original English language export cut from a brand new 2K restoration – Original Mandarin and optional classic English dub (Hong Kong theatrical cut) – Classic English dub (Export version) – Optional English subtitles, newly translated for this release |
| On-Disc Extras: |
|---|
| – Brand new audio commentary on the Hong Kong theatrical version by Asian film expert Frank Djeng (NY Asian Film Festival) – Brand new audio commentary on the export version by action cinema experts Mike Leeder and Arne Venema – Brand new documentary featurette by martial artist and actor Michael Worth – Trailers |
| Physical Extras: |
|---|
| – First Print: O-card slipcase featuring new artwork by Darren Wheeling – First Print: Collector’s booklet featuring new writing on the film by James Oliver – Reversible sleeve featuring original poster artwork |
Shinobi
忍びの者 / 続・忍びの者 / 新・忍びの者
Directed by Satsuo Yamamoto & Kazuo Mori
Japan – 1962-1963
| Collection Includes: |
|---|
| – Shinobi: A Band of Assassins – Shinobi: Revenge – Shinobi: Resurrection |
| Format: | Price (SRP): | Availability: |
|---|---|---|
| Limited Edition [3000 Units] Blu-ray | £36.99 | Amazon UK Radiance Terracotta |
| Audio/Presentation: |
|---|
| – High-Definition digital transfer of each film presented on two discs, made available on Blu-ray (1080p) for the first time outside of Japan – Uncompressed mono PCM audio – New and improved optional English subtitles |
| On-Disc Extras: |
|---|
| – Interview with Shozo Ichiyama, artistic director of the Tokyo International Film Festival, about director Satsuo Yamamoto – Visual essay on the ninja in Japanese cinema by film scholar Mance Thompson – Interview with film critic Toshiaki Sato on star Raizo Ichikawa – Trailers |
| Physical Extras: |
|---|
| – Limited Edition: Booklet featuring new writing by Jonathan Clements on the Shinobi no mono series and Diane Wei Lewis on writer Tomoyoshi Murayama – Limited Edition: Reversible sleeves featuring artwork based on original promotional materials – Limited Edition: Six postcards of promotional material from the films – Limited Edition: Presented in a rigid box with full-height Scanavo cases and removable OBI strip leaving packaging free of certificates and markings |
The Valiant Ones
忠烈圖
Directed by King Hu
Taiwan – 1975
| Format: | Price (SRP): | Availability: |
|---|---|---|
| First Print Edition [2000 Units] 4K Ultra HD | £24.99 | Amazon UK Eureka Ent. Terracotta |
| First Print Edition [2000 Units] Blu-ray | £17.99 | Amazon UK Eureka Ent. Terracotta |
| Audio/Presentation: |
|---|
| – [4K Ultra HD] 4K (2160p) UHD Blu-ray presentation from a 4K digital restoration of the original negatives gifted by director King Hu to the Hong Kong Film Archive – [4K Ultra HD] Presented in Dolby Vision HDR – [Blu-ray] 1080p HD presentation on Blu-ray from a 4K digital restoration of the original negatives gifted by director King Hu to the Hong Kong Film Archive – Uncompressed original Mandarin mono restored from the original soundtrack negative – Optional English subtitles newly translated for this release |
| On-Disc Extras: |
|---|
| – Brand new audio commentary by Asian film expert Frank Djeng (NY Asian Film Festival) – Tony Rayns on The Valiant Ones – Brand new interview with critic and Asian film expert Tony Rayns – Tsar of all the Wuxia – a new video essay by David Cairns – The Life of a Lucky Stuntman – Brand new interview with stuntman Billy Chan – My Father and I – Brand new interview with actor Ng Ming-choi – Archival 2003 interview with actress Hsu Feng by Frédéric Ambroisine – Archival 2003 interview with Roger Garcia (Hong Kong International Film Festival Society) by Frédéric Ambroisine – Archival 2016 interview with actor Ng Ming-choi by Frédéric Ambroisine |
| Physical Extras: |
|---|
| – First Print: O-card slipcase featuring new artwork by Grégory Sacré – Collector’s booklet featuring new writing on the film by Jonathan Clements |
3rd June:
Monster
怪物
Directed by Hirokazu Kore-eda
Japan – 2023
| Audio/Presentation: |
|---|
| – High Definition transfer – Japanese audio with English subtitles |
| On-Disc Extras: |
|---|
| Details TBC |
10th June:
Memories of Murder
살인의 추억
Directed by Bong Joon-ho
South Korean – 2003
| Audio/Presentation: |
|---|
| – 4K restoration – Korean audio with English subtitles |
| On-Disc Extras: |
|---|
| – White Man, Bong Joon-ho’s 1994 short film from 1994 – Behind-the-scenes Featurettes – Interviews – Deleted Scenes – Trailers |
| Physical Extras: |
|---|
| – Limited Edition: Slipcase with new artwork – Limited Edition: 3 Collectible Posters – Limited Edition: Booklet with new essays from Michael Leader and Jake Cunningham |
17th June:
The Crazy Family
逆噴射家族
Directed by Sōgo Ishii
Japan – 1984
| Format: | Price (SRP): | Availability: |
|---|---|---|
| Director’s Company Edition [2000 Units] Blu-ray | £29.99 | Amazon UK Arrow Video Terracotta |
| Audio/Presentation: |
|---|
| – Director approved remaster from the original negatives – Japanese audio – Optional English subtitles |
| On-Disc Extras: |
|---|
| – Feature length audio commentary by Tom Mes – Director Gakuryu (exSogo) Ishii interview – “The Crazy Family: Sogo Ishii’s Wild Child” Video essay by James Balmont |
| Physical Extras: |
|---|
| – Director’s Company Edition: Slipcase with artwork from Gokaiju – Director’s Company Edition: Features insert by Jasper Sharp |
Gonjiam: Haunted Asylum
곤지암
Directed by Jung Bum-shik
South Korean – 2018
| Format: | Price (SRP): | Availability: |
|---|---|---|
| Limited Edition Blu-ray | £29.99 | Second Sight |
| Standard Edition Blu-ray | £17.99 | Second Sight |
| Audio/Presentation: |
|---|
| – Korean DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 – English subtitles |
| On-Disc Extras: |
|---|
| – New audio commentary by Mary Beth McAndrews and Terry Mesnard – Fear the Unknown: Zoë Rose Smith on Gonjiam: Haunted Asylum – Archived featurettes: The Beginning of the Rumours, The New Faces, The Sanctum of Horror, The Truth of the Ghostlore, The Live Recording & The Press Conference – Trailers |
| Physical Extras: |
|---|
| – Limited Edition: Rigid slipcase with new artwork by Luke Headland – Limited Edition: 70-page book with new essays by Sarah Appleton James Marsh, Meagan Navarro and Amber T – Limited Edition: 6 collectors’ art cards |
The Valiant Red Peony: Red Peony Gambler I-III
緋牡丹博徒 / 緋牡丹博徒 一宿一飯 / 緋牡丹博徒 花札勝負
Directed by Kosaku Yamashita, Norifumi Suzuki & Tai Kato
Japan – 1968-1969
| Collection Includes: |
|---|
| – Red Peony Gambler – Red Peony Gambler 2: Gambler’s Obligation – Red Peony Gambler 3: The Flower Cards Game |
| Format: | Price (SRP): | Availability: |
|---|---|---|
| First Print Edition [2000 Units] Blu-ray | £34.99 | Amazon UK Eureka Ent. Terracotta |
| Audio/Presentation: |
|---|
| – 1080p HD presentation of all three films from restorations of the original film elements supplied by Toei – Original Japanese audio tracks (uncompressed LPCM mono) – Optional English Subtitles |
| On-Disc Extras: |
|---|
| – Brand new audio commentary tracks on all three films – Tony Rayns on Red Peony Gambler – brand new interview with critic and Asian cinema expert Tony Rayns – Trailers |
| Physical Extras: |
|---|
| – First Print: O-card slipcase featuring new artwork by Tony Stella – Collector’s booklet featuring new writing by Jennifer Coates (Making Icons: Repetition and the Female Image in Japanese Cinema, 1945–1964) and Joe Hickinbottom |
24th June:
The Holy Virgin Versus The Evil Dead
魔唇劫
Directed by Tony Lou Chun-Ku
Hong Kong – 1991
| Format: | Price (SRP): | Availability: |
|---|---|---|
| First Print Edition Blu-ray | £16.99 | 88 Films Amazon UK Terracotta |
| Audio/Presentation: |
|---|
| Details TBC |
| On-Disc Extras: |
|---|
| Details TBC |
| Physical Extras: |
|---|
| Details TBC |
Island of Fire
火燒島
Directed by Kevin Chu
Hong Kong – 1990
| Format: | Price (SRP): | Availability: |
|---|---|---|
| First Print Edition Blu-ray | £16.99 | 88 Films Amazon UK Terracotta |
| Audio/Presentation: |
|---|
| Details TBC |
| On-Disc Extras: |
|---|
| Details TBC |
| Physical Extras: |
|---|
| Details TBC |
The Miracle Fighters
奇門遁甲
Directed by Yuen Woo-ping
Hong Kong – 1982
| Format: | Price (SRP): | Availability: |
|---|---|---|
| First Print Edition [2000 Units] Blu-ray | £17.99 | Amazon UK Eureka Ent. Terracotta |
| Audio/Presentation: |
|---|
| – 1080p HD presentation on Blu-ray of the original Hong Kong theatrical cut from a brand new 2K restoration – Original Cantonese mono audio and optional classic English dub – Optional English subtitles, newly translated for this release |
| On-Disc Extras: |
|---|
| – Brand new audio commentary on the Hong Kong theatrical version by Asian film expert Frank Djeng (NY Asian Film Festival) – Brand new audio commentary on the export version by action cinema experts Mike Leeder and Arne Venema – Action Master: An Interview with Yuen Woo-ping – archival interview by Frédéric Ambroisine – John Kreng on Yuen Woo-ping – brand new documentary featurette by Michael Worth – Trailers |
| Physical Extras: |
|---|
| – First Print: O-card slipcase featuring new artwork by Darren Wheeling – First Print: Collector’s booklet featuring new writing on the film by James Oliver – Reversible sleeve featuring original poster artwork |
Sympathy for the Underdog
博徒外人部隊
Directed by Kinji Fukasaku
Japan – 1971
| Format: | Price (SRP): | Availability: |
|---|---|---|
| Limited Edition [3000 Units] Blu-ray | £17.99 | Amazon UK Radiance Terracotta |
| Audio/Presentation: |
|---|
| – High-Definition digital transfer – Uncompressed mono PCM audio – New and improved English subtitle translation |
| On-Disc Extras: |
|---|
| – Audio commentary by yakuza film expert Nathan Stuart (2024) – Interview with Fukasaku biographer Olivier Hadouchi (2024) – Visual essay on Okinawa on screen by film historian and author Aaron Gerow (2024) – Trailer |
| Physical Extras: |
|---|
| – Limited Edition: Booklet featuring new writing by Bastian Meiresonne and an archival review of the film – Limited Edition: Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Time Tomorrow – Limited Edition: Presented in full-height Scanavo packaging with removable OBI strip leaving packaging free of certificates and markings |
To Kill With Intrigue
劍花煙雨江南
Directed by Lo Wei
Hong Kong – 1977
| Format: | Price (SRP): | Availability: |
|---|---|---|
| First Print Edition 4K Ultra HD & Blu-ray | £29.99 | 88 Films Amazon UK Terracotta |
| First Print Edition Blu-ray | £16.99 | 88 Films Amazon UK Terracotta |
| Audio/Presentation: |
|---|
| Details TBC |
| On-Disc Extras: |
|---|
| Details TBC |
| Physical Extras: |
|---|
| Details TBC |
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