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 October, November & December 2025. 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 Monday 22nd December 2025.
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:
- Akira Kurosawa Samurai Collection – Moved from 17th November to 1st December.
13th October:
Daiei Gothic: Japanese Ghost Stories Volume 2
Directed by Tokuzō Tanaka & Kimiyoshi Yasuda
Japan – 1960-1970
| Collection Includes: |
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| – The Demon of Mount Oe (大江山酒天童子), directed by Tokuzō Tanaka, 1960. – The Haunted Castle (秘録怪猫伝), directed by Tokuzō Tanaka, 1969. – The Ghost of Kasane Swamp (Masseur’s Curse) (怪談累が渕), directed by Kimiyoshi Yasuda, 1970. |
| Format: | Price (SRP): | Availability: |
|---|---|---|
| Limited Edition [4000 Units] Blu-ray | £44.99 | Amazon UK Radiance Terracotta |
| Audio/Presentation: |
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| – New 4K restorations of each film by Radiance Films – Uncompressed mono PCM audio for each film – Optional English subtitles for all films |
| On-Disc Extras: |
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| The Demon of Mount Oe: – New interview with period film historian Taichi Kasuga (2025, 19 mins) – Blade of the Demon Slayer: a visual essay by Tom Mes (2025, 4 mins) – Trailer The Haunted Castle: – New interview with J-horror filmmaker Mari Asato (2025, 17 mins) – The strange Case of Ikuko Mori – a visual essay by Tom Mes (2025, 6 mins) – Trailer The Ghost of Kasane Swamp: – New interview with J-horror filmmaker Norio Tsuruta (2025, 18 mins) – A visual essay by ghost story scholar Zack Davisson (2025, 12 mins) – Select-scene audio commentary by horror film scholar Lindsay Nelson (2025) – Trailer |
| Physical Extras: |
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| – Limited Edition: 80-page perfect bound book featuring new writing by Amber T, Jasper Sharp, and Tom Mes, plus archival writing by Daniel O’Neill and original ghost stories The Goblin of Oeyama and The Vampire Cat – Limited Edition: Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Filippo Di Battista – Limited Edition: Presented in a rigid box with full-height Scanavo cases for each film and removable OBI strip leaving packaging free of certificates and markings. Newly designed box and booklet artwork by Time Tomorrow. |
The Island
生死線
Directed by Po-Chih Leong
Hong Kong – 1985
| Format: | Price (SRP): | Availability: |
|---|---|---|
| Limited Edition [2000 Units] Blu-ray | £17.99 | Amazon UK Eureka Ent. Terracotta |
| Audio/Presentation: |
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| – 1080p HD presentation from a brand new 2K restoration – Original Cantonese mono – Optional English subtitles, newly translated for this release |
| On-Disc Extras: |
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| – New audio commentary with East Asian cinema expert Frank Djeng (NY Asian Film Festival) – New audio commentary with genre cinema experts Mike Leeder and Arne Venema – Surviving the Shoot – interview with director Po-Chih Leong from 2023 courtesy of Frédéric Ambroisine – Trailer |
| Physical Extras: |
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| – Limited Edition: O-Card slipcase featuring new artwork by Ilan Shead – Limited Edition: Collector’s booklet featuring an interview with Po-Chih Leong and revised introduction notes on The Island by film writer, producer and film festival executive Roger Garcia |
Playful White Fingers
白い指の戯れ
Directed by Tōru Murakawa
Japan – 1972
| Format: | Price (SRP): | Availability: |
|---|---|---|
| Nikkatsu Limited Edition Blu-ray | £24.99 | 88 Films Amazon UK Terracotta |
| Audio/Presentation: |
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| – High-Definition Blu-Ray Presentation In 2.35:1 Aspect Ratio – Original Japanese Mono 2.0 Audio With New English Subtitles |
| On-Disc Extras: |
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| – Audio commentary by Amber T and Jasper Sharp – Exclusive new interview with Toru Murakawa – Brand new filmed introduction by Kei Chiba – Stills gallery – Trailer |
| Physical Extras: |
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| – Limited Edition: Numbered Obi-Strip – Limited Edition: Scrap Cars and the Death of Affect: Booklet essay by Dimitri Ianni |
20th October:
Furious Swords and Fantastic Warriors: The Heroic Cinema of Chang Cheh
Directed by Chang Cheh
Hong Kong – 1967-1983
| Collection Includes: |
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| – Men from the Monastery (少林子弟), 1974. – Shaolin Martial Arts (洪拳與詠春), 1974. – King Eagle (鷹王), 1971. – Iron Bodyguard (大刀王五), 1973, directed with Pao Hsueh-Li. – Fantastic Magic Baby (紅孩兒), 1975. – The Weird Man (神通術與小霸王), 1983. – Trail of the Broken Blade (斷腸劍), 1967. – Wandering Swordsman (遊俠兒), 1970. – Trilogy of Swordsmanship (群英會), 1972, directed with Cheng Kang & Griffin Yueh Feng. – New Shaolin Boxers (蔡李佛小子), 1976. |
| Format: | Price (SRP): | Availability: |
|---|---|---|
| Limited Edition Only [2000 Units] Blu-ray | £59.99 | Amazon UK Eureka Ent. Terracotta |
| Audio/Presentation: |
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| – 1080p HD presentations of all 10 films on Blu-ray – Original Mandarin audio – Optional English subtitles, newly revised for this release |
| On-Disc Extras: |
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| – New audio commentaries on Men from the Monastery, The Trail of the Broken Blade and The Weird Man by film critic David West – New audio commentaries on King Eagle, The Wandering Swordsman, Trilogy of Swordsmanship and The Fantastic Magic Baby by action cinema experts Mike Leeder and Arne Venema – New audio commentaries on Shaolin Martial Arts, Iron Bodyguard and New Shaolin Boxers by East Asian film expert Frank Djeng (NY Asian Film Festival) and martial artist and filmmaker Michael Worth – New audio commentary on The Fantastic Magic Baby by Frank Djeng – New interview with Hong Kong cinema scholar Wayne Wong on the life and work of Chang Cheh – New video essay by Jonathan Clements (author of A Brief History of China) on Iron Bodyguard – New video essay by Jonathan Clements on Chang Cheh’s Shaolin film |
| Physical Extras: |
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| – Limited Edition: Double-walled slipcase, with 2 amaray cases, featuring new artwork by Darren Wheeling – Limited Edition: Collector’s booklet featuring new writing on all films in this set by film critic and writer James Oliver |
The Sadness
哭悲
Directed by Rob Jabbaz
Taiwan – 2021
| Format: | Price (SRP): | Availability: |
|---|---|---|
| Limited Edition (Variant) 4K Ultra HD | £29.99 | Arrow Video (Retail Exclusive) |
| Limited Edition 4K Ultra HD | £29.99 | Amazon UK Arrow Video HMV Terracotta |
| Audio/Presentation: |
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| – 4K (2160p) Ultra HD Blu-ray presentation in High Dynamic Range – Original Taiwanese DTS-HD MA 5.1 surround audio – Optional English subtitles |
| On-Disc Extras: |
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| – Brand new audio commentary with writer/director Rob Jabbaz and cinematographer Bai Jie-Li – Two archival audio commentaries with writer/director Rob Jabbaz, one with composers Tzechar and one with medical advisor Shu – Five behind-the-scenes featurettes: The Director, The Business Man, The Special Effects, The Art Department and The Production – Colour Grading Comparison with Colourist Paul Hanrahan – Two short films directed by Rob Jabbaz: Fiendish Funnies (2013) and Clearwater (2020) – North American premiere introduction and post-screening Q&A at the 2021 Fantasia International Film Festival |
| Physical Extras: |
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| – Limited Edition: O-Card Slipcase – Limited Edition: Illustrated collectors’ booklet featuring selections of Rob Jabbaz’s storyboards and gore guides, plus new writing on the film by Michelle Kisner and Josh Hurtado – Reversible sleeve featuring original artwork by Creepy Duck Design and newly commissioned artwork by Johnny Ryan |
Three / Three… Extremes
Directed by Various
Asia – 2002-2004
| Collection Includes: |
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| – Three (三更/쓰리), 2002, directed by Kim Jee-woon, Nonzee Nimibutr & Peter Chan – Three… Extremes (三更2/쓰리, 몬스터), 2004, directed by Fruit Chan, Park Chan-wook & Takashi Miike |
| Format: | Price (SRP): | Availability: |
|---|---|---|
| Limited Edition Blu-ray | £24.99 | Amazon UK Arrow Video HMV Terracotta |
| Audio/Presentation: |
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| – Brand new 2K restorations of both films by Arrow Films – High Definition (1080p) Blu-ray presentation of both films – Original 5.1 DTS-HD MA surround audio and lossless stereo audio on both films – Optional English subtitles for both films |
| On-Disc Extras: |
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| Disc 1: Three – Cross-Pollination Horror Part 1, a brand new interview with producer and “Going Home” director Peter Ho-Sun Chan – Recalling Memories, a brand new interview with “Memories” director Kim Jee-woon – Making Memories, a brand new interview with “Memories” cinematographer Hong Kyoung-pyo – Terror Without Borders, a newly edited interview with Peter Ho-Sun Chan, filmed in 2005 by Frédéric Ambroisine – Between Life and Death, a newly edited interview with “Going Home” star Eugenia Yuan, filmed in 2004 by Frédéric Ambroisine – Peter Ho-Sun Chan: Cinema Without Borders, an archival interview – Kim Jee-woon: Memories from Beyond the Grave, an archival interview – Making-of featurette – Original theatrical trailer Disc 2: – Audio commentary on the segment “Box” by director Takashi Miike – Cross-Pollination Horror Part 2, a brand new interview with producer Peter Ho-Sun Chan – Cooking Dumplings, a brand new interview with “Dumplings” director Fruit Chan – Something a Little More Beautiful, a brand new interview with Takashi Miike – Taste, Taboo and Truth, a newly edited interview with Fruit Chan, filmed in 2004 by Frédéric Ambroisine – More That Skin Deep, a newly edited interview with “Dumplings” star Bai Ling, filmed in 2005 by Frédéric Ambroisine – Making-of featurettes for each segment – Trailers for Three… Extremes and the feature-length version of Dumplings |
| Physical Extras: |
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| – Limited Edition: O-Card Slipcase – Limited Edition: Illustrated collectors’ booklet featuring selections of Rob Jabbaz’s storyboards and gore guides, plus new writing on the film by Michelle Kisner and Josh Hurtado – Reversible sleeve featuring original artwork by Creepy Duck Design and newly commissioned artwork by Johnny Ryan |
27th October:
Heart of Dragon
龍的心
Directed by Fruit Chan & Sammo Hung
Hong Kong – 1985
| Format: | Price (SRP): | Availability: |
|---|---|---|
| Deluxe Limited Edition 4K Ultra HD & Blu-ray | £34.99 | 88 Films Amazon UK Terracotta |
| Standard Edition (re-release) Blu-ray | £16.99 | 88 Films Amazon UK Terracotta |
| Audio/Presentation: |
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| – Brand New 4K remaster from the Original Negatives presented in 1.85:1 Aspect Ratio – 4K Ultra HD disc: Presented in Ultra High Definition (2160p) with Dolby Vision (HDR10 Compatible) – Blu-ray disc: High Definition (1080p) Blu-ray presentation – Includes both the Hong Kong Cut [91 Mins] & Japanese Extended Cut [99 Mins] – Hong Kong Version: Cantonese Mono with newly remastered English subtitles – Hong Kong Version: Classic English Mono Dub – Japanese Extended Version: Cantonese Japanese Soundtrack – Japanese Extended Version: Cantonese HK theatrical Soundtrack – Japanese Extended Version: Cantonese HK theatrical Soundtrack with Japanese Soundtrack for parking lot fight scene – Japanese Extended Version: Cantonese with HK soundtrack & the Japanese songs – Japanese Extended Version: Classic English dub hybrid with Cantonese for the extra Japanese scenes |
| On-Disc Extras: |
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| – Audio Commentary by David West – The First Mission – Making of Special [48:41 mins] – The First Mission – Behind the Scenes – Special video for the pre-release event – [Archive] Interview with Jackie Chan – [Archive] Interview with Rocky Lai – [Archive] Interview with Sammo Hung – [Archive] Interview with Sammo Hung 2 – [Archive] Interview with Arthur Wong – Hong Kong Trailer – English ‘Raging Force’ Trailer – Fortune Star Trailer – Japanese Teaser Trailer #1 – Japanese Teaser Trailer #2 – Japanese Theatrical Trailer |
| Physical Extras: |
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| – Limited Edition: Rigid slipcase with brand-new artwork by Sean Longmore – Limited Edition: 80-page fully illustrated book featuring articles by C.J. Lines, Matthew Edwards, Fraser Elliott – Limited Edition: Double-sided foldout poster – Limited Edition: 6 replica lobby cards – Double-sided sleeve featuring original Hong Kong Poster & brand-new art |
Kaizo Hayashi’s Maiku Hama Trilogy
Directed by Kaizo Hayashi
Japan – 1994-1996
| Collection Includes: |
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| – The Most Terrible Time in My Life (我が人生最悪の時), 1994. – The Stairway to the Distant Past (遙かな時代の階段を), 1995. – The Trap (罠 THE TRAP), 1996. |
| Format: | Price (SRP): | Availability: |
|---|---|---|
| Limited Edition [2000 Units] Blu-ray | £59.99 | Amazon UK HMV Terracotta |
| Audio/Presentation: |
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| – 1080p High Definition presentation from a recent 4K restoration. – Japanese audio – English subtitles |
| On-Disc Extras: |
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| The Most Terrible Time in My Life: – Audio Commentary by Jasper Sharp – New Interview with Director Kaizo Hayashi – New Interview with Producer Shunsuke Koga – Trailer The Stairway to the Distant Past: – Selected Audio Commentary by Edmund Yeo – Matthew Carter Video Essay – Trailer The Trap: – Audio Commentary by Samm Deighan – James Balmont Video Essay – Trailer |
| Physical Extras: |
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| – Limited Edition: O-Card Slipcase with digipack packaging. – Limited Edition: Booklet written by Josh Slater-Williams |
Love And Crime
明治・大正・昭和 猟奇女犯罪史
Directed by Teruo Ishii
Hong Kong – 1961
| Format: | Price (SRP): | Availability: |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Edition Blu-ray | £29.99 | 88 Films Amazon UK Terracotta |
| Audio/Presentation: |
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| – High Definition Blu-ray presentation in 2.35:1 aspect ratio – Original Japanese Mono 2.0 audio with new English subtitles |
| On-Disc Extras: |
|---|
| – Audio Commentary by Jasper Sharp & Amber T. – Brand new filmed introduction by Mark Schilling – Stills Gallery – Trailer |
| Physical Extras: |
|---|
| – Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Ilan Sheady |
Peacock King
孔雀王子
Directed by Lam Nai-Choi
Hong Kong – 1988
| Format: | Price (SRP): | Availability: |
|---|---|---|
| Deluxe Collector’s Edition Blu-ray | £29.99 | 88 Films Amazon UK Terracotta |
| Audio/Presentation: |
|---|
| – High-Definition Blu-ray presentation in 1.85:1 Aspect Ratio – Cantonese DTS-HD MA 5.1 & Mono 2.0 with English subtitles – English DTS-HD MA 5.1 & Mono 2.0 |
| On-Disc Extras: |
|---|
| – Audio Commentary by HK Cinema Experts Frank Djeng and F.J. DeSanto – Yuen Biao on Peacock King – Tony Rayns on Peacock King – Additional Footage from the Japanese Release – English Opening Titles – English Closing Credits – Image Gallery – Original Trailer |
| Physical Extras: |
|---|
| – Limited Edition: O-Ring and Rigid Slipcase featuring artwork by KUNG FU BOB – Limited Edition: 40-page Perfect-bound Book featuring archive stills and new writing on the film by Fraser Elliott and David West – Limited Edition: Collectible Postcard – Reversible sleeve featuring original Hong Kong poster artwork |
Sunset Warriors (Heroes Shed No Tears)
夕陽戰士
Directed by John Woo
Hong Kong – 1984-1986
| Format: | Price (SRP): | Availability: |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Edition Blu-ray | £29.99 | 88 Films Amazon UK Terracotta |
| Audio/Presentation: |
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| Disc 1 – John Woo’s “Sunset Warriors” Version of the film, originally released only in Korea: – 2K Remaster from a newly discovered print element in 1.78:1 Aspect Ratio – Korean Mono Soundtrack with newly translated English Subtitles – Cantonese Mono Soundtrack with newly translated English Subtitles and Korean Inserts for undubbed sections – English Mono Soundtrack with subtitled Korean Inserts for undubbed sections Disc 2 – “Heroes Shed No Tears” Version of the film released Worldwide: – 2K Remaster of the Original 35mm Negatives in 1.85:1 Aspect Ratio – Includes both the International Cut with [85 Mins approx] and Hong Kong Cut [88 Mins] of the film – Original Cantonese Mono with improved English Subtitles – Remixed Cantonese DTS-HD MA 5.1 soundtracks with improved English Subtitles – Remixed English DTS-HD MA 5.1 dub – Classic English Dub on the International Cut |
| On-Disc Extras: |
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| Disc 1 – John Woo’s “Sunset Warriors” Version of the film, originally released only in Korea: – Audio Commentary by Asian Cinema expert Frank Djeng – An Interview with renowned Asian Cinema expert, Tony Rayns – Image Gallery Disc 2 – “Heroes Shed No Tears” Version of the film released Worldwide: – Audio Commentary by Asian Cinema expert Brandon Bentley – A Tale of Two Cuts: A comparison between the film we know today and John Woo’s original workprint – Interview with Actor Eddy Ko – English Trailer – Chinese Trailer |
| Physical Extras: |
|---|
| – Reversible sleeve with artwork from Sean Longmore & original Hong Kong poster artwork |
3rd November:
Dark Water
仄暗い水の底から
Directed by Hideo Nakata
Japan – 2002
| Format: | Price (SRP): | Availability: |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Edition 4K Ultra HD | £29.99 | Amazon UK Arrow Video HMV Terracotta |
| Audio/Presentation: |
|---|
| – 4K (2160p) UHD Blu-ray presentation in Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible) – Original Japanese lossless 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio – Optional English subtitles |
| On-Disc Extras: |
|---|
| – Ghosts, Rings and Water, an interview with director Hideo Nakata – Family Terrors, an interview with author Koji Suzuki – Visualizing Horror, an interview with cinematographer Junichiro Hayashi – Archive interviews with actors Hitomi Kuroki & Asami Mizukawa and theme song artist Shikao Suga – Original ‘making-of’ documentary – Trailers and TV Spots |
| Physical Extras: |
|---|
| – Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Peter Strain |
17th November:
Radical Japan: Cinema and State – Nine Films by Nagisa Ōshima
Directed by Nagisa Ōshima
Japan – 1961-1995
| Collection Includes: |
|---|
| – The Catch (飼育), 1961. – Yunbogi’s Diary (ユンボギの日記), 1965. – Death by Hanging (絞死刑), 1968. – Diary of a Shinjuku Thief (新宿泥棒日記), 1969. – Boy (少年), 1969. – The Man Who Left His Will on Film (東京战争戦後秘話), 1970. – The Ceremony (儀式), 1971. – Dear Summer Sister (夏の妹), 1972. – 100 Years of Japanese Cinema (百年日本映画), 1995. |
| Format: | Price (SRP): | Availability: |
|---|---|---|
| Limited Edition [5000 Units] Blu-ray | £74.99 | Amazon UK Radiance Terracotta |
| Audio/Presentation: |
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| – 4K restorations of Death by Hanging, Diary of a Shinjuku Thief, Boy, The Man Who Left His Will on Film and The Ceremony – High-Definition digital transfers of The Catch and Dear Summer Sister (exclusive to this edition) – Uncompressed mono PCM audio for each film – Newly improved English subtitle translation for each film |
| On-Disc Extras: |
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| – Audio commentaries by Samm Deighan on Death by Hanging, Tony Rayns on Diary of a Shinjuku Thief, and Jasper Sharp on The Ceremony Introductions and appreciations of the films by film historians and scholars Luk Van Haute, Jennifer Coates, Rie Tsukinaga, and filmmaker Yang Yong-hi – Archival interviews with Oshima (1986 & 1995) – Interviews with actors Tadanori Yokoo and Kazuo Goto (2025) – Interview with critic and author Junichi Konuma on composer Toru Takemitsu (2025) – Extensive interview with critic Tony Rayns on Oshima’s life and career (2025) – Yunbogi’s Diary – Oshima’s short film about street children in Seoul (1965, 25 mins) – 100 Years of Japanese Cinema – Oshima’s documentary celebrating the centenary of cinema (1995) – Japanese Cinema: New Territories – a documentary by Hubert Niogret on the Japanese cinema of rebellion and renewal, charting the emergence of independent filmmakers of the 1960s to the 1990s featuring interviews with Oshima, Kiju Yoshida, Shohei Imamura and others (2011) |
| Physical Extras: |
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| – Limited Edition: 160-page book featuring new writing by Rea Amit, Espen Bale, archival articles by Donald Richie and Alexander Jacoby, plus writing by and interviews with Oshima – Limited Edition: Reversible sleeve featuring original and new artwork based on designs by distributor ATG’s magazines – Limited Edition: Presented in a rigid box with full-height Scanavo cases for each film and removable OBI strip leaving packaging free of certificates and markings. |
Shogun’s Samurai: The Yagyu Clan Conspiracy
柳生一族の陰謀
Directed by Kinji Fukasaku
Japan – 1978
| Format: | Price (SRP): | Availability: |
|---|---|---|
| Limited Edition [2000 Units] Blu-ray | £17.99 | Amazon UK Eureka Ent. Terracotta |
| Audio/Presentation: |
|---|
| – 1080p HD presentation from a 4K restoration by Toei – Uncompressed original Japanese mono audio – Optional English subtitles, newly revised for this release |
| On-Disc Extras: |
|---|
| – Echoes of the Present: Kinji Fukasaku’s Jidaigeki Cinema – new video essay by Japanese cinema expert Joe Hickinbottom – Original theatrical trailer |
| Physical Extras: |
|---|
| – Limited Edition: O-Card slipcase featuring new artwork by John Dunn strictly exclusive to this edition only – Limited Edition: Collector’s booklet featuring new writing by on the film by Jonathan Clements |
24th November:
Rosa
神勇雙響炮續集
Directed by Joe Cheung
Hong Kong – 1986
| Format: | Price (SRP): | Availability: |
|---|---|---|
| Deluxe Collector’s Edition Blu-ray | £29.99 | 88 Films Amazon UK Terracotta |
| Audio/Presentation: |
|---|
| – Brand new 2K restoration from the Original Negative – High-Definition Blu-ray presentation in 1.85:1 Aspect Ratio – Cantonese Mono 2.0 with English subtitles – English Mono 2.0 |
| On-Disc Extras: |
|---|
| – Audio Commentary by HK Cinema Experts Frank Djeng and F.J. DeSanto – Audio Commentary by HK Cinema Expert David West – Interview with Joe Cheung & Benz Kong – English Opening and Closing Titles – Image Gallery – Original Trailer |
| Physical Extras: |
|---|
| – Limited Edition: O-Ring and Rigid Slipcase featuring artwork by Sean Longmore – Limited Edition: 40-page Perfect-bound Book – Limited Edition: Collectible Postcard – Reversible sleeve featuring original Hong Kong poster artwork |
1st December:
Akira Kurosawa Samurai Collection
Directed by Akira Kurosawa
Japan – 1954-1962
| Collection Includes: |
|---|
| – Seven Samurai (七人の侍), 1954 – Throne of Blood (蜘蛛巣城), 1957 – The Hidden Fortress (隠し砦の三悪人), 1958 – Yojimbo (用心棒), 1961 – Sanjuro (椿三十郎), 1962 |
| Format: | Price (SRP): | Availability: |
|---|---|---|
| Standard (re-release) Blu-ray | £49.99 | Amazon UK BFI HMV Terracotta |
| Audio/Presentation: |
|---|
| – 6-disc set featuring five classic Kurosawa films in High Definition from recent 4K restorations – Japanese audio with English subtitles |
| On-Disc Extras: |
|---|
| – Akira Kurosawa: It is Wonderful to Create (2002, 195 mins): five episodes of the Toho Masterworks series split over five discs, that take an in-depth look at each of the films included in this collection. Each episode includes interviews with not only Kurosawa himself but a host of cast and crew – Audio commentary on Seven Samurai by film critic Adrian Martin – Philip Kemp selected scenes commentary on Seven Samurai (1999, 20 mins): film critic and writer Philip Kemp analyses key scenes from the film – The Art of Akira Kurosawa (2013, 49 mins): Asian-cinema expert Tony Rayns discusses Kurosawa’s career and influence – My Life in Cinema (1993, 116 mins): a conversation between filmmakers Akira Kurosawa and Nagisa Oshima filmed for the Directors Guild of Japan in 1993 – the two legendary directors discuss Kurosawa’s life, career and legacy – Introduction to Throne of Blood by Sir Ian McKellen (2016, 2 mins) – Introduction to Throne of Blood by Mamoun Hassan (2012, 7 mins): the late writer, director, and producer introduces a screening of Akira Kurosawa’s film at the BFI Southbank – Audio commentary on Throne of Blood by Japanese film expert Michael Jeck – Macbeth (1945, 16 mins): two scenes from Shakespeare’s famous Scottish tragedy, with Wilfrid Lawson and Cathleen Nesbitt as a fine murderous duo – Audio commentary on The Hidden Fortress by Japanese-film expert Tony Rayns – BFI Screen Epiphanies: Steven Berkoff (2015, 18 mins): in a wide-ranging discussion with journalist Ian Hadyn Smith, the actor, writer and theatre director reflects on The Hidden Fortress, the talents of Toshiro Mifune and his first viewing of the film in the late 1950s – Interview with George Lucas (2001, 8 mins) – Original trailer – Sword For Hire (2024, 25 mins): Kurosawa scholar Jasper Sharp discusses Yojimbo and Sanjuro in this analytical assessment – Audio commentary on Yojimbo by film critic Philip Kemp – Introduction to Sanjuro (2003, 5 mins): filmmaker Alex Cox introduces Sanjuro – Audio commentary on Sanjuro by Japanese-Australian filmmaker Kenta McGrath – Out of the Dust Storm and into the Koi Pond (2025, 18 mins): Nic Wassell considers the role of nature as a background to the machinations of mankind in role of nature as a background to the machinations of mankind in Yojimbo and Sanjuro – Alex Cox on Kurosawa (2003, 9 mins): the director discusses the life and work of Akira Kurosawa – Original Japanese trailers – Seven Samurai trailer (2024) – Image galleries for Seven Samurai, Yojimbo and Sanjuro |
City on Fire
龍虎風雲
Directed by Ringo Lam Ling-Tung
Hong Kong – 1987
| Format: | Price (SRP): | Availability: |
|---|---|---|
| Limited Edition 4K Ultra HD | £29.99 | Amazon UK Arrow Video HMV Terracotta |
| Limited Edition Blu-ray | £24.99 | Amazon UK Arrow Video HMV Terracotta |
| Audio/Presentation: |
|---|
| – 4K Ultra HD disc: 4K (2160p) Ultra HD Blu-ray presentation in Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible) – Blu-ray disc: High Definition (1080p) Blu-ray presentation – Original lossless Cantonese and English mono audio – Optional English subtitles for the Cantonese soundtrack – Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing for the English soundtrack |
| On-Disc Extras: |
|---|
| – Brand new audio commentary by Hong Kong cinema experts Frank Djeng and F.J. DeSanto – Burn It Down, a brand new interview with screenwriter Tommy Sham – Hong Kong Confidential, a brand new appreciation by author Grady Hendrix – Some Like It Hot, a brand new appreciation by film historian Ric Meyers – Burning Rivalries, a brand new appreciation by critic Kim Newman – An archival interview with director Ringo Lam – Portrait of Anger, an archive interview with cinematographer Andrew Lau – Long Arm of the Law, an archive interview with co-star Roy Cheung – Theatrical trailer – Image gallery |
| Physical Extras: |
|---|
| – Limited Edition: O-Card Slipcase – Limited Edition: Illustrated collectors’ booklet featuring new writing on the film by Dylan Cheung – Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Tony Stella |
8th December:
Shawscope Volume 4
Directed by Various
Hong Kong – 1975-1983
| Collection Includes: |
|---|
| – The Super Inframan (中國超人), 1975, directed by Hua Shan – The Oily Maniac (油鬼子), 1976, directed by Ho Meng-Hua – The Battle Wizard (天龍八部), 1977, directed by Pao Hsueh-Li – Black Magic (降頭), 1975, directed by Ho Meng-Hua – Black Magic 2 (勾魂降頭), 1976, directed by Ho Meng-Hua – Hex (邪), 1980, directed by Kuei Chih-Hung – Bewitched (蠱), 1981, directed by Kuei Chih-Hung – Hex vs. Witchcraft (邪鬥邪), 1980, directed by Kuei Chih-Hung – Hex After Hex (邪完再邪), 1982, directed by Kuei Chih-Hung – Bat Without Wings (無翼蝙蝠), 1980, directed by Chor Yuen – Bloody Parrot (血鸚鵡), 1981, directed by Hua Shan – The Fake Ghost Catchers (鬼畫符), 1982, directed by Lau Kar-Wing – Demon of the Lute (六指琴魔), 1983, directed by Tang Tak-Cheung – Seeding of a Ghost (種鬼), 1983, directed by Yang Chuan – Portrait in Crystal (水晶人), 1983, directed by Hua Shan – Twinkle Twinkle Little Star (星際鈍胎), 1983, directed by Alex Cheung |
| Format: | Price (SRP): | Availability: |
|---|---|---|
| Limited Edition Blu-ray | £169.99 | Amazon UK Arrow Video HMV Terracotta |
| Audio/Presentation: |
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| – High Definition (1080p) Blu-ray presentations of all 16 films, all newly restored in 2K from the original negatives by Arrow Films The Super Inframan – Newly restored lossless Mandarin, Cantonese and English mono audio – Newly translated English subtitles, plus optional hard-of-hearing subtitles for the English dub – Option to view the film in its US theatrical version, Infra-man, with lossless “Stereo-Infra-Sound” surround audio The Oily Maniac & The Battle Wizard – Newly restored lossless Mandarin mono for both films, plus English mono for Battle Wizard – Newly translated English subtitles for both films, plus optional hard-of-hearing subtitles for the English dub on Battle Wizard Black Magic & Black Magic 2 – Newly restored lossless Mandarin and English mono audio for both films – Newly translated English subtitles for both films, plus optional hard-of-hearing subtitles for the English dubs Hex & Bewitched – Newly restored lossless Cantonese and Mandarin mono audio for both films – Newly translated English subtitles for both films Hex vs. Witchcraft & Hex After Hex – Newly restored lossless Cantonese and Mandarin mono audio for both films – Newly translated English subtitles for both films Bat Without Wings & Bloody Parrot – Newly restored lossless Mandarin mono audio for both films – Newly translated English subtitles for both films The Fake Ghost Catchers & Demon of the Lute – Newly restored lossless Cantonese and Mandarin mono audio for both films – Newly translated English subtitles for both films Seeding of a Ghost & Portrait in Crystal – Newly restored lossless Cantonese and Mandarin mono audio for both films – Newly translated English subtitles for both films Twinkle Twinkle Little Star – Newly restored lossless Cantonese and Mandarin mono audio – Newly translated English subtitles – Seamless branching option to watch Cantonese version with additional scene from Mandarin version |
| On-Disc Extras: |
|---|
| Disc 1: The Super Inframan – Brand new commentary by martial arts cinema experts Frank Djeng & Erik Ko – Shaws’ Little Dragon, a newly filmed interview with co-star Bruce Le – Super Ultra Infra Action!, a brand new video essay on Shaws’ tokusatsu films written and narrated by Steven Sloss – Theatrical trailers, TV spots and radio spots Disc 2: The Oily Maniac & The Battle Wizard – Brand new commentary on Oily Maniac by critic Ian Jane – Brand new commentary on Battle Wizard by Jonathan Clements, author of A Brief History of the Martial Arts Disc 3: Black Magic & Black Magic 2 – Brand new commentary for Black Magic by critic James Mudge – Brand new commentary for Black Magic Part 2 by critic Samm Deighan – Alternate US opening for Black Magic Part 2 Disc 4: Hex & Bewitched – Brand new commentary for Bewitched by critic James Mudge Disc 5: Hex vs. Witchcraft & Hex After Hex – Additional Mandarin voiceover clip for Hex Vs. Witchcraft Disc 6: Bat Without Wings & Bloody Parrot – Brand new commentaries for both films by critic Samm Deighan Disc 7: The Fake Ghost Catchers & Demon of the Lute – Brand new commentary for Demon of the Lute by martial arts cinema expert Frank Djeng Disc 8: Seeding of a Ghost & Portrait in Crystal – Brand new commentary for Seeding of a Ghost by critic James Mudge Disc 9: Twinkle Twinkle Little Star – Brand new commentary by martial arts cinema expert Frank Djeng – Newly filmed interview with director/co-writer Alex Cheung – Newly filmed appreciation by film scholar Victor Fan – Theatrical trailer Disc 10: Bonus Disc – Hong Kong: The Show of Mister Shaw, a 1972 French TV profile of Shaw Brothers – Brand new video essay on Ho Meng-hua written and narrated by Grady Hendrix – Newly filmed appreciations of Super Inframan by Leon Hunt, Luke White and Kim Newman – Newly filmed appreciation of Bat Without Wings by Wayne Wong – Newly filmed appreciation of Demon of the Lute by Luke White – Newly filmed appreciations of Battle Wizard and Demon of the Lute by Victor Fan – Theatrical trailers for most of the films in the set, some never seen on video before |
| Physical Extras: |
|---|
| – Limited Edition: Rigid Box with Digibook packaging – Limited Edition: Illustrated 60-page collectors’ booklet featuring new writing by David West, Jonathan Clements and Grady Hendrix, plus cast and crew listings and notes on each film by Ian Jane – Limited Edition: New artwork by Matt Frank & Jolyon Yates, Mike Lee-Graham, Chris Malbon and Ilan Sheady |
Splendid Outing
화려한 외출
Directed by Kim Soo-yong
South Korea – 1978
| Format: | Price (SRP): | Availability: |
|---|---|---|
| Limited Edition [2500 Units] Blu-ray | £17.99 | Amazon UK Radiance Terracotta |
| Audio/Presentation: |
|---|
| – High-Definition digital transfer from a 4K scan by the Korean Film Archive – Uncompressed Korean mono PCM audio – Newly improved English subtitles |
| On-Disc Extras: |
|---|
| – Audio Commentary by Ariel Schudson (2025) – Interview with filmmaker Lee Chang-dong (2025, 15 mins) – Interview with assistant director Chung Ji-young (2025, 21 mins) – Stranded but Not Afraid: The Island Women of Classic Korean Cinema – a visual essay by Pierce Conran (2025, 16 mins) |
| Physical Extras: |
|---|
| – Limited Edition: Booklet featuring new writing by Chung Chong-hwa and Pierce Conran and archival writing by director Kim Soo-yong – 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 |
Triple Threat: Three Films With Sammo Hung
Directed by Wu Mai, Alfred Cheung & Teddy Robin
Hong Kong – 1974-1990
| Collection Includes: |
|---|
| – The Manchu Boxer (七省拳王), directed by Wu Mai, 1974. – Paper Marriage (過埠新娘), directed by Alfred Cheung Kin-Ting, 1988. – Shanghai, Shanghai (亂世兒女), directed by Teddy Robin, 1990. |
| Format: | Price (SRP): | Availability: |
|---|---|---|
| Limited Edition [2000 Units] Blu-ray | £34.99 | Amazon UK Eureka Ent. Terracotta |
| Audio/Presentation: |
|---|
| – 1080p HD presentations from brand new 2K restorations of the original Hong Kong theatrical cuts of all three films – Limited Edition: 1080p HD presentations from brand new 2K restorations of the extended international versions of The Manchu Boxer and Shanghai, Shanghai – Original Cantonese mono audio tracks – Optional English dubs – Optional English subtitles, newly translated for this release |
| On-Disc Extras: |
|---|
| – New audio commentary on The Manchu Boxer with East Asian cinema expert Frank Djeng (NY Asian Film Festival) and martial artist & filmmaker Michael Worth – New audio commentary on Paper Marriage with genre cinema experts Arne Venema and Domoni Ting – New audio commentary on Shanghai, Shanghai with Frank Djeng and producer/writer F.J. DeSanto – New interview with Paper Marriage director Alfred Cheung – Trailers |
| Physical Extras: |
|---|
| – Limited Edition: O-Card slipcase featuring new artwork by Sam Gilbey – Limited Edition: Collector’s booklet featuring new writing on Sammo Hung – Limited Edition: Bonus Blu-ray disc with Extended International Versions of The Manchu Boxer and Shanghai, Shanghai |
15th December:
Over Your Dead Body
喰女 ―クイメ―
Directed by Takashi Miike
Japan – 2014
| Format: | Price (SRP): | Availability: |
|---|---|---|
| Japanarchy Limited Edition [2000 units] Blu-ray | £24.99 | 88 Films Amazon UK Terracotta |
| Audio/Presentation: |
|---|
| – High Definition Blu-Ray Presentation In 2.35:1 Aspect Ratio – Japanese DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 & 2.0 with Improved English Subtitles |
| On-Disc Extras: |
|---|
| – Brand New Audio Commentary By Japanese Film Expert Tom Mes – Poster & Image Gallery – Trailer |
| Physical Extras: |
|---|
| – Limited Edition: Numbered Obi-Strip – Limited Edition: Booklet with Notes by James Oliver – Original And Newly Commissioned Artwork By Sean Longmore |
Saga of the Phoenix
阿修羅
Directed by Lam Nai-Choi & Lau Shut-Yue
Hong Kong – 1989
| Format: | Price (SRP): | Availability: |
|---|---|---|
| Deluxe Collector’s Edition Blu-ray | £29.99 | 88 Films Amazon UK Terracotta |
| Audio/Presentation: |
|---|
| – High Definition Blu-ray Presentation in 1.85:1 Aspect Ratio – 2.0 Cantonese Mono with English Subtitles |
| On-Disc Extras: |
|---|
| – Audio Commentary by HK Cinema Experts Frank Djeng and F.J. DeSanto – Saga of Golden Harvest – The International Connection: Albert Lee discusses Golden Harvest’s strategy of distribution overseas – Alternate Japanese Footage – Image Gallery – Original Trailer |
| Physical Extras: |
|---|
| – Limited Edition: O-Ring & Rigid Slipcase featuring artwork by R.P “KUNG FU BOB” O’BRIEN – Limited Edition: 40-page illustrated perfect-bound book featuring Kujakuoh-Legend of Ashura Japanese cover art with brand-new essays by Andrew Heskins and David West – Limited Edition: Collectable Postcard – Reversible sleeve featuring original Hong Kong poster artwork and newly commissioned artwork by R.P “KUNG FU BOB” O’BRIEN |
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