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, Toy Robot Video 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 July, August & September 2026. 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 3rd October 2026.
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.
12th October:
Memories of Matsuko
嫌われ松子の一生
Directed by Tetsuya Nakashima
Japan – 2006
| Format: | Price (SRP): | Availability: |
|---|---|---|
| Standard (re-release) Blu-ray (with DVD bonus disc) | £16.99 | Amazon UK Terracotta Third Window Films |
| Audio/Presentation: |
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| – High Definition (1080p) Blu-ray presentation – Japanese Audio with English subtitles |
| On-Disc Extras (DVD only): |
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| – Making Of (30 mins) – Storyboard to Film comparison (12 mins) – Interview with soundtrack composer Gabriele Roberto (22 mins) – Theatrical Trailer – Trailers of other Third Window releases |
19th October:
Blades of the Guardians: Wind Rises in the Desert
镖人: 风起大漠
Directed by Yuen Woo-ping
China – 2026
| Format: | Price (SRP): | Availability: |
|---|---|---|
| Limited Edition 4K Ultra HD & Blu-ray | £29.99 | Amazon UK HMV Terracotta |
| Limited Edition Blu-ray | £17.99 | Amazon UK HMV Terracotta |
| Audio/Presentation: |
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| – [4K Ultra HD] (2160p) Blu-ray presentation in 2.39:1 Aspect Ratio – [Blu-ray] High Definition (1080p) Blu-ray presentation in 2.39:1 Aspect Ratio – Mandarin Dolby Atmos & DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 – English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 – English subtitles |
| On-Disc Extras: |
|---|
| – 4 Behind-the-Scenes Featurettes – Cast Greetings – UK Trailers |
| Physical Extras: |
|---|
| – Limited Edition: O-card slipcase |
Ghouls Gone Wild
Films Directed by Lau Kar-wing, Jeffrey Lau & Chiu Chung-Hing
Hong Kong – 1987-1988
| Collection Includes: |
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| – Scared Stiff (小生夢驚魂), directed by Lau Kar-wing, 1987. – The Haunted Cop Shop (猛鬼差館), directed by Jeffrey Lau, 1987. – Magic of Spell (桃太郎大顯神威), directed by Chiu Chung-Hing, 1988. |
| Format: | Price (SRP): | Availability: |
|---|---|---|
| Limited Edition Blu-ray | £39.99 | Amazon UK Eureka Ent. Terracotta |
| Audio/Presentation: |
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| – High Definition (1080p) Blu-ray presentation from new 2K restorations – Two presentations of Scared Stiff, the original Hong Kong theatrical cut and uncut extended version – Original Cantonese mono audio tracks – Optional English subtitles, newly translated for this release |
| On-Disc Extras: |
|---|
| – New audio commentary on Scared Stiff by East Asian cinema expert Frank Djeng (NY Asian Film Festival) – New audio commentaries on The Haunted Cop Shop and Magic of Spell by genre cinema expert Arne Venema and filmmaker Domting – Restless Spirits – new interview on the history of horror cinema in Hong Kong and Taiwan with film writer, curator and East Asian film expert Fraser Elliott |
| Physical Extras: |
|---|
| – Limited Edition: O-card slipcase featuring new artwork by Darren Wheeling [2000 copies] – Limited Edition: Booklet featuring an essay on the borrowing and remixing of world genre traditions in Scared Stiff, The Haunted Cop Shop and Magic of Spell by Iain Robert Smith, author of The Hollywood Meme: Transnational Adaptations in World Cinema [2000 copies] |
Manhunt
君よ憤怒の河を渉れ
Directed by Junya Satō
Japan – 1976
| Format: | Price (SRP): | Availability: |
|---|---|---|
| Limited Edition Blu-ray | £19.99 | Amazon UK Terracotta Toy Robot Video |
| Audio/Presentation: |
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| – High Definition (1080p) Blu-ray presentation – Japanese Audio with English subtitles |
| On-Disc Extras: |
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| – NEW Audio commentary by Jasper Sharp and Amber T. – NEW Man on the Run, a brand new introduction with Japanese film specialist Mark Schilling – NEW An Unusual Director, a discussion of the film and its production by Junya Sato biographers Masaaki Nomura and Tatsuya Masuto – NEW Scaling The (Great) Wall to Freedom, a text essay by James Marsh – NEW Believing in Ken Takakura, a text essay by Earl Jackson – Stills gallery – Original Theatrical Trailer |
| Physical Extras: |
|---|
| – Limited Edition: O-card slipcase – Limited Edition: 2 Art Cards |
Survive Style 5+
SURVIVE STYLE 5+
Directed by Gen Sekiguchi
Japan – 2004
| Format: | Price (SRP): | Availability: |
|---|---|---|
| Limited Edition 4K Ultra HD | £24.99 | Amazon UK Terracotta Third Window Films |
| Standard Edition Blu-ray | £17.99 | Amazon UK Terracotta Third Window Films |
| Audio/Presentation: |
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| – [4K Ultra HD] (2160p) Blu-ray presentation in HDR10 – [Blu-ray] High Definition (1080p) Blu-ray presentation – Japanese 5.1 Surround Sound – English subtitles |
| On-Disc Extras: |
|---|
| – New interview with director Gen Sekiguchi – New interview with writer Taku Tada – Original Making Of |
| Physical Extras: |
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| – Limited Edition: 0-Ring with artwork from Gokaiju (2000 units) – Limited Edition: 12 page booklet with archival material and new writing from Simon Abrams (2000 units) |
Visitor Q
ビジターQ
Directed by Takashi Miike
Japan – 2001
| Format: | Price (SRP): | Availability: |
|---|---|---|
| Limited Edition [5000 Units] Blu-ray | £24.99 | Amazon UK Radiance Terracotta |
| Audio/Presentation: |
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| – New transfer from the original master beta tape – Original uncompressed Japanese mono audio – Newly improved English subtitle translation |
| On-Disc Extras: |
|---|
| – Audio commentary by Miike biographer Tom Mes (2026) – Newly filmed interviews with director Takashi Miike, stars Kenichi Endo and Showko Nakahara (2026, 22 mins and 19 mins and 21 mins) – Mother’s Milk: Visitor Q and the Feminine Principle – new visual essay by Kat Ellinger (2026, 16 mins) – Trailer |
| Physical Extras: |
|---|
| – Limited Edition: Booklet featuring new writing by Ana Došen – Limited Edition: Reversible sleeve featuring designs based on original posters – Limited Edition: Presented in full-height Scanavo packaging with removable OBI strip leaving packaging free of certificates and markings. |
26th October:
A Chinese Ghost Story Trilogy
Films Directed by Tony Ching Siu-Tung
Hong Kong – 1987-1991
| Collection Includes: |
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| – A Chinese Ghost Story (倩女幽魂), 1987. – A Chinese Ghost Story II (倩女幽魂II人間道), 1990. – A Chinese Ghost Story III (倩女幽魂III: 道道道), 1991. |
| Format: | Price (SRP): | Availability: |
|---|---|---|
| Limited Edition 4K Ultra HD | £49.99 | Amazon UK Arrow Video HMV Terracotta |
| Limited Edition Blu-ray | £44.99 | Amazon UK Arrow Video HMV Terracotta |
| Audio/Presentation: |
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| A Chinese Ghost Story: – [4K Ultra HD] (2160p) Blu-ray presentation in Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible) – [Blu-ray] High Definition (1080p) Blu-ray presentation – Original lossless Cantonese mono audio, DTS-HD MA Cantonese 5.1 audio and English 5.1 audio – Optional English subtitles for the Cantonese soundtrack and English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing for the English soundtrack A Chinese Ghost Story II: – [4K Ultra HD] (2160p) Blu-ray presentation in Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible) – [Blu-ray] High Definition (1080p) Blu-ray presentation – Original lossless Cantonese mono audio, DTS-HD MA Cantonese 5.1 audio and English 5.1 audio – Optional English subtitles for the Cantonese soundtrack and English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing for the English soundtrack A Chinese Ghost Story III: – [4K Ultra HD] (2160p) Blu-ray presentation in Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible) – [Blu-ray] High Definition (1080p) Blu-ray presentation – Original lossless Cantonese mono audio – Optional English subtitles for the Cantonese soundtrack and English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing for the English soundtrack |
| On-Disc Extras: |
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| A Chinese Ghost Story: – Brand new audio commentary with Asian cinema expert James Mudge – Ghost of a Memory, a brand new interview with screenwriter Yuen Kai-Chi – A Leslie Cheung Story: Hong Kong’s Eternal Icon, a brand new feature-length documentary on the film’s star – Hong Kong Confidential: Inside A Chinese Ghost Story, a brand new interview with Hong Kong cinema expert Grady Hendrix – Master of Illusion, an archival interview with producer Tsui Hark – The Warrior, an archival interview with actor Wu Ma – Archival interview with composer James Wong – Deleted and extended scenes – Theatrical trailer – Image gallery A Chinese Ghost Story II: – Brand new audio commentary with Asian cinema expert James Mudge – The Making of A Chinese Ghost Story II, an archival behind-the-scenes special filmed for the Japanese VHS market, featuring interviews with cast and crew – Hong Kong Confidential: Inside A Chinese Ghost Story II, a brand new interview with Hong Kong cinema expert Grady Hendrix – Story of a Sequel, a brand new interview with Hong Kong cinema expert David West – A Legend in Three Acts, an archival interview with director Ching Siu-Tung – Voice from the Grave, an archival interview with actor Lau Siu-Ming – Archival interview with composer James Wong – Deleted and extended scenes – Theatrical trailer – Image gallery A Chinese Ghost Story III: – Brand new audio commentary with Asian cinema expert James Mudge – Film Without Limits: The New Hong Kong Cinema, an archival documentary featuring interviews with Hong Kong filmmakers and stars including John Woo, Tsui Hark and Jackie Chan, plus extended behind-the-scenes footage from A Chinese Ghost Story III and an on-set interview with Ching Siu-Tung – Hong Kong Confidential: Inside A Chinese Ghost Story III, a brand new interview with Hong Kong cinema expert Grady Hendrix – Third Time Lucky, a brand new interview with Hong Kong cinema expert David West – Archival interview with composer James Wong – Archival interview with stunt coordinator Yuen Bun – Theatrical trailer – Image gallery |
| Physical Extras: |
|---|
| – Limited Edition: Rigid Slipcase featuring newly commissioned artwork by Jordi Ros – Limited Edition: Collector’s perfect-bound booklet featuring new writing on the films by critics and Hong Kong cinema experts Victor Fan, Frank Djeng, David West and Professor Jamie Zhao – Limited Edition: Double-sided foldout poster featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Jordi Ros – Reversible sleeves featuring original and newly commissioned artwork for each film by Jordi Ros |
The Owl Vs Bumbo
貓頭鷹與小飛象
Directed by Sammo Hung Kam-Bo
Hong Kong – 1984
| Format: | Price (SRP): | Availability: |
|---|---|---|
| Limited Edition Blu-ray | £19.99 | 88 Films Amazon UK Terracotta |
| Audio/Presentation: |
|---|
| – HD (1080p) Blu-ray presentation from a 2K Remaster of the original camera negative – Cantonese Mono with English subtitles |
| On-Disc Extras: |
|---|
| – Audio commentary by Hong Kong film expert David West – Those Who Kam-Bo Teach – Ricky Baker on The Owl VS Bumbo – Original Cantonese trailer – Image gallery |
| Physical Extras: |
|---|
| – Limited Edition: Double-Walled O-Ring Slipcase featuring New Artwork by Sean Longmore, plus removable U-Card leaving the O-Ring free of markings – Limited Edition: Double-sided fold-out poster – Reversible sleeve featuring original Hong Kong art |
Where’s Officer Tuba?
霹靂大喇叭
Directed by Ricky Lau, Philip Chan Yan-Kin
Hong Kong – 1986
| Format: | Price (SRP): | Availability: |
|---|---|---|
| Limited Edition Blu-ray | £19.99 | 88 Films Amazon UK Terracotta |
| Audio/Presentation: |
|---|
| – HD (1080p) Blu-ray presentation from a 2K Remaster of the original camera negative – Cantonese Mono with English subtitles |
| On-Disc Extras: |
|---|
| – Audio commentary by Hong Kong film expert David West – Those Who Kam-Bo Teach – Ricky Baker on The Owl VS Bumbo – Original Cantonese trailer – Image gallery |
| Physical Extras: |
|---|
| – Limited Edition: Double-Walled O-Ring Slipcase featuring New Artwork by Sean Longmore, plus removable U-Card leaving the O-Ring free of markings – Limited Edition: Double-sided fold-out poster – Reversible sleeve featuring original Hong Kong art |
2nd November:
Godzilla Minus One
Directed by Takashi Yamazaki
Japan – 2023-2024
| Collection Includes: |
|---|
| – Godzilla Minus One (ゴジラマイナスワン), 2023. – Godzilla Minus One Minus Color (ゴジラ-1.0/C / ゴジラマイナスワンマイナスカラー), 2024. |
| Format: | Price (SRP): | Availability: |
|---|---|---|
| Steelbook Edition 4K Ultra HD & Blu-ray | £44.99 | AllTheAnime Amazon UK HMV Terracotta |
| Audio/Presentation: |
|---|
| Godzilla Minus One: – [4K Ultra HD] (2160p) Blu-ray presentation in Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible) – [Blu-ray] High Definition (1080p) Blu-ray presentation – Japanese Dolby Atmos – English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 – English, French & Italian subtitles Godzilla Minus One/Minus Color: – High Definition (1080p) Blu-ray presentation – Japanese Dolby Atmos – English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 – English, French & Italian subtitles |
| On-Disc Extras: |
|---|
| Godzilla Minus One: – Making of the film (01:07:12 runtime) – Making of VFX (19:24 runtime) – Behind the scenes: The movie “GODZILLA-1.0” -No.30- (22:24 runtime) – Takashi Yamazaki’s Godzilla Selection Godzilla (1954) with Shinji Higuchi (12:57 runtime) – Takashi Yamazaki’s Godzilla Selection Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster (1964) with Keizo Murase (15:46 runtime) – Takashi Yamazaki’s Godzilla Selection Godzilla, Mothra and King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All-Out Attack (2001) with Shushuke Kaneko (17:04 runtime) – Takashi Yamazaki’s Godzilla Selection Shin Godzilla (2016) with Hideaki Anno (18:48 runtime) – Japanese Trailer (01:28 runtime) – Minus Color Trailer (00:38 runtime) – Promo 1 (00:36 runtime) – Promo 2 (00:34 runtime) Bonus Disc: – October 18, 2023: World premiere red carpet event (07:46 runtime) – November 8-10, 2023: North American premiere (12:29 runtime) – November 3, 2023 (National Holiday): Opening day stage greetings (16:07 runtime) – October 23, 2023: Tokyo International Film Festival opening red carpet (03:06 runtime) – November 1, 2023: Tokyo International Film Festival closing screening stage greetings (10:31 runtime) – November 29, 2023: Sapporo event (06:59 runtime) – September 4, 2023: Completion report press conference (11:38 runtime) |
| Physical Extras: |
|---|
| – Limited Edition: O-card with special glow in the dark effect – Limited Edition: Steelbook case |
9th November:
The Blade Spares None / The Hurricane
Films Directed by Teddy Yip Wing-Cho & Lo Wei
Hong Kong – 1971-1972
| Collection Includes: |
|---|
| – The Blade Spares None (刀不留人), directed by Teddy Yip Wing-Cho, 1971. – The Hurricane (金旋風), directed by Lo Wei, 1972. |
| Format: | Price (SRP): | Availability: |
|---|---|---|
| Limited Edition Blu-ray | £24.99 | Amazon UK Arrow Video HMV Terracotta |
| Audio/Presentation: |
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| The Blade Spares None: – High Definition (1080p) Blu-ray presentation, brand new 2K restoration by Fortune Star – Original lossless Mandarin mono audio – Optional newly translated English subtitles The Hurricane: – High Definition (1080p) Blu-ray presentation, brand new 2K restoration by Fortune Star – Original lossless Mandarin mono audio – Optional newly translated English subtitles |
| On-Disc Extras: |
|---|
| The Blade Spares None: – Brand new audio commentary with Arne Venema & Stefan Hammond – Deadly Poise, a newly filmed appreciation of Nora Miao’s career by historian Victor Fan – Theatrical trailer – Image gallery The Hurricane: – Brand new audio commentary with Jonathan Clements – In the Eye of the Storm, a newly filmed interview with actor and stunt coordinator Mars – Theatrical trailer – Image gallery |
| Physical Extras: |
|---|
| – Limited Edition: O-Card Slipcase featuring newly commissioned artwork by Ilan Sheady – Limited Edition: Booklet featuring new writing from Camille Zaurin and Johnny Burnett (aka The Fanatical Dragon) – Limited Edition: Double-sided foldout poster featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Jordi Ros – Reversible sleeve featuring newly commissioned artwork by Ilan Sheady |
KPop Demon Hunters
케이팝 데몬 헌터스
Directed by Maggie Kang, Chris Appelhans
USA/South Korea – 2025
| Format: | Price (SRP): | Availability: |
|---|---|---|
| Standard 4K Ultra HD & Blu-ray | £34.99 | Amazon UK HMV Terracotta |
| Standard Blu-ray | £24.99 | Amazon UK HMV Terracotta |
| Audio/Presentation: |
|---|
| – New 4K digital master, approved by directors Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans – [4K Ultra HD] (2160p) Blu-ray presentation in 2.39:1 Aspect Ratio with Dolby Vision HDR – [Blu-ray] High Definition (1080p) Blu-ray presentation in 2.39:1 Aspect Ratio – English Dolby Atmos soundtrack – English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing and English descriptive audio |
| On-Disc Extras: |
|---|
| – Full feature-length animatic, with a new introduction by Kang and Appelhans – New making-of documentary – Two video essays by filmmakers Taylor Ramos & Tony Zhou (Every Frame a Painting) – Lyric videos – Trailer |
| Physical Extras: |
|---|
| – Special packaging with digipack case and artwork by Ami Thompson – Collectible postcards featuring original illustrations by artists who worked on the film – An essay by critic Karen Han |
Shawscope Triple Feature Volume 2
Directed by Chang Cheh & Tony Lou Chun-Ku
Hong Kong – 1970-1983
| Collection Includes: |
|---|
| – Vengeance! (報仇), directed by Chang Cheh, 1970. – The Deadly Duo (雙俠), directed by Chang Cheh, 1971. – Holy Flame of the Martial World (武林聖火令), directed by Tony Lou Chun-Ku, 1983. |
| Format: | Price (SRP): | Availability: |
|---|---|---|
| Limited Edition Blu-ray | £39.99 | 88 Films Amazon UK Terracotta |
| Audio/Presentation: |
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| Vengeance!: – (1080p) High Definition Blu-ray presentation in 2.35:1 aspect ratio – Original Mandarin mono 2.0 audio track with newly translated optional English subtitles – English Mono The Deadly Duo: – (1080p) High Definition Blu-ray presentation in 2.35:1 aspect ratio – Original Mandarin mono 2.0 audio track with newly translated optional English subtitles – English Mono Holy Flame of the Martial World: – (1080p) High Definition Blu-ray presentation in 2.35:1 aspect ratio – Original Cantonese mono 2.0 audio track with newly translated optional English subtitles – English Mono |
| On-Disc Extras: |
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| Vengeance!: – Audio commentary by East Asian film experts Frank Djeng (NY Asian Film Festival) and Michael Worth – The Angel of Death – An interview with lead actor David Chiang – Tony Rayns on Vengeance! – Original Trailer – Image Gallery The Deadly Duo: – Audio commentary by East Asian film experts Frank Djeng (NY Asian Film Festival) and Michael Worth – The Anonymous Hero – An interview with assistant director Godfrey Ho – The Deadly Trio – James Mudge on The Deadly Duo – Hong Kong Trailer – German Trailer – Image Gallery Holy Flame of the Martial World: – Audio Commentary by David West – Audio commentary by East Asian film expert Frank Djeng (NY Asian Film Festival) – The Forgotten Shaw New Wave of Wuxia films: Actors Jason Pai Piao, Yeung Jing Jing and Candy Man discuss working with director Tony Liu – Hong Kong Trailer – Image Gallery |
| Physical Extras: |
|---|
| – Limited Edition: Rigid Slipcase with New Artwork by Sam Green – Limited Edition: Three Double-sided Posters, showcasing newly commissioned artwork on one side and the original – Reversible sleeve with artwork from Sam Green and original Hong Kong artwork for each film |
Violence Voyager
バイオレンス・ボイジャー
Directed by Ujicha
Japan – 2018
| Format: | Price (SRP): | Availability: |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Edition Blu-ray | £16.99 | Amazon UK Terracotta Third Window Films |
| Audio/Presentation: |
|---|
| – High Definition (1080p) Blu-ray presentation – Japanese Audio with English subtitles |
| On-Disc Extras: |
|---|
| – Audio commentary from director Ujicha and producer Reo Anzai – Interview with director Ujicha (20min) – Short Film: Tempura (4min) – Storyboards – Teaser of Ujicha’s latest film – Original Trailer |
16th November:
A Man of Reason
보호자
Directed by Jung Woo-sung
South Korea – 2022
| Format: | Price (SRP): | Availability: |
|---|---|---|
| Limited Edition Blu-ray | £19.99 | Amazon UK Terracotta Toy Robot Video |
| Audio/Presentation: |
|---|
| – High Definition (1080p) Blu-ray presentation – Korean Audio with English subtitles |
| On-Disc Extras: |
|---|
| – Pre-production featurette – Production featurette – Interviews with director Jung Woo-sung and cast, including Kim Nam-gil, Park Sung-woong and Kim Jun-han – Deleted scene with optional commentary – Theatrical and teaser trailers |
| Physical Extras: |
|---|
| – Limited Edition: O-Card Slipcase |
Radical Japan: Survival and Desire – Six Films by Shohei Imamura
Directed by Shohei Imamura
Japan – 1958-1964
| Collection Includes: |
|---|
| – Pigs & Battleship (豚と軍艦), 1961. – Stolen Desire (盗まれた欲情), 1958. – Nishi-Ginza Station (西銀座駅前), 1958. – The Insect Woman (にっぽん昆虫記), 1963. – Endless Desire (果しなき欲望), 1958. – Intentions of Murder (赤い殺意), 1964. |
| Format: | Price (SRP): | Availability: |
|---|---|---|
| Limited Edition [5000 Units] Blu-ray | £74.99 | Amazon UK Radiance Terracotta |
| Audio/Presentation: |
|---|
| – 4K restorations of Pigs and Battleships, The Insect Woman and Intentions of Murder – High-Definition digital transfers of Stolen Desire, Nishi Ginza Station and Endless Desire – [4K Ultra HD] (2160p) Blu-ray presentations for Pigs and Battleships, The Insect Woman and Intentions of Murder – [Blu-ray] High Definition (1080p) Blu-ray presentation for all six films – Original uncompressed Japanese mono audio – Optional English subtitles for each film |
| On-Disc Extras: |
|---|
| – Introduction to Pigs and Battleships by screenwriter and Imamura’s son Daisuke Tengan – Visual essay by author Jasper Sharp on class in Imamura’s films – Introduction to The Insect Woman by scholar Dolores P. Martinez – Conversation between Shohei Imamura and Tadao Sato about The Insect Woman – Introduction to Intentions of Murder by programmer and Imamura biographer Bastian Meiresonne – Conversation between Shohei Imamura and Tadao Sato about Intentions of Murder – Visual essay by Samm Deighan on desire in Imamura’s films – Interview with scholar Jennifer Coates on Stolen Desire and Nishi Ginza Station – Introduction to Endless Desire by filmmaker and stage director Kenta Fukasaku |
| Physical Extras: |
|---|
| – Limited Edition: 160-page book featuring archival writing by and interviews with Shohei Imamura, as well by Ian Buruma, Richard Phillips, Nelson Kim, Hiroshi Kitamura, Michael Raine, Adam Bingham and more – Limited Edition: Reversible sleeve featuring original and new artwork – Limited Edition: Presented with in a rigid box with full-height Scanavo cases and removable OBI strip leaving packaging free of certificates and markings |
Zipang
ZIPANG
Directed by Kaizo Hayashi
Japan – 1990
| Format: | Price (SRP): | Availability: |
|---|---|---|
| Limited Edition Blu-ray | £19.99 | Amazon UK Terracotta Toy Robot Video |
| Audio/Presentation: |
|---|
| – High Definition (1080p) Blu-ray presentation – Japanese Audio with English subtitles |
| On-Disc Extras: |
|---|
| – NEW Audio Commentary by Jasper Sharp and Joe Hickinbottom – Theatrical trailers – Stills Gallery |
| Physical Extras: |
|---|
| – Limited Edition: O-Card Slipcase – Limited Edition: Art Card |
23rd November:
Shawscope Presents: Street Gangs of Hong Kong
Films Directed by Chang Cheh, Kuei Chih-hung, Sun Chung, Chor Yuen & Hua Shan
Hong Kong – 1973-1980
| Collection Includes: |
|---|
| – The Delinquent (憤怒青年), directed by Chang Cheh & Kuei Chih-hung, 1973. – The Teahouse (成記茶樓), directed by Kuei Chih-hung, 1974. – Big Brother Cheng (大哥成), directed by Kuei Chih-hung, 1975. – Big Bad Sis (沙膽英), directed by Sun Chung, 1975. – The Big Holdup (大劫案), directed by Chor Yuen, 1976. – The Convict Killer (插翅難飛), directed by Chor Yuen, 1979. – The Brothers (差人·大佬·搏命仔), directed by Hua Shan, 1980. |
| Format: | Price (SRP): | Availability: |
|---|---|---|
| Limited Edition Blu-ray | £69.99 | Amazon UK Arrow Video HMV Terracotta |
| Audio/Presentation: |
|---|
| The Delinquent: – High Definition (1080p) Blu-ray presentation, brand new 2K restoration by Arrow Films from the original 35mm negative – Original lossless Mandarin and English mono audio – Optional English subtitles for the Mandarin soundtrack and English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing for the English soundtrack The Teahouse: – High Definition (1080p) Blu-ray presentation, brand new 2K restoration by Arrow Films from the original 35mm negative – Original lossless Cantonese and Mandarin mono audio – Optional English subtitles for the Cantonese and Mandarin soundtracks Big Brother Cheng: – High Definition (1080p) Blu-ray presentation, brand new 2K restoration by Arrow Films from the original 35mm negative – Original lossless Cantonese mono audio – Optional English subtitles Big Bad Sis: – High Definition (1080p) Blu-ray presentation, brand new 2K restoration by Arrow Films from the original 35mm negative – Original lossless Cantonese and Mandarin mono audio – Optional English subtitles for the Cantonese and Mandarin soundtracks The Big Holdup: – High Definition (1080p) Blu-ray presentation, brand new 2K restoration by Arrow Films from the original 35mm negative – Original lossless Mandarin mono audio – Optional English subtitles The Convict Killer: – High Definition (1080p) Blu-ray presentation, brand new 2K restoration by Arrow Films from the original 35mm negative – Original lossless Mandarin and English mono audio – Optional English subtitles for the Mandarin soundtrack and English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing for the English soundtrack The Brothers: – High Definition (1080p) Blu-ray presentation, brand new 2K restoration by Arrow Films from the original 35mm negative – Original lossless Mandarin mono audio – Optional English subtitles |
| On-Disc Extras: |
|---|
| The Delinquent: – Brand new audio commentary by Hong Kong cinema expert Frank Djeng – Original theatrical trailer – US TV spot, released as Street Gangs of Hong Kong The Teahouse: – Brand new audio commentary by Hong Kong cinema expert Frank Djeng – Original theatrical trailer Big Brother Cheng: – Brand new audio commentary by Hong Kong cinema expert Frank Djeng – Original theatrical trailer Big Bad Sis: – Brand new audio commentary by Hong Kong cinema expert Frank Djeng – Original theatrical trailer The Big Holdup: – Brand new audio commentary for The Big Holdup by Asian cinema expert James Mudge The Convict Killer: – Brand new audio commentary for The Convict Killer by Asian cinema expert David West – Original theatrical trailer The Brothers: – Brand new commentary by James Mudge Other Extras on Disc 4: – Remaining Fearless, a brand new interview with actor Susan Shaw, filmed and conducted by Frédéric Ambroisine in 2026 – The Iron Monkey of Macau, a brand new interview with actor Chen Kuan-Tai – Martial Memories, a brand new interview with actors Chen Kuan-Tai and Bruce Le – Two new interviews with film critic and Asian cinema expert Tony Rayns discussing the films of Kuei Chih-Hung and Chor Yuen – Predicting Heroic Bloodshed, a brand new interview with Frank Djeng discussing The Brothers’ legacy |
| Physical Extras: |
|---|
| – Limited Edition: Rigid Slipcase featuring newly commissioned artwork by Tom Fournier – Limited Edition: Booklet featuring new writing on the films by Jonathan Clements, Samm Deighan, Victor Fan and David West – Reversible sleeves featuring newly commissioned artwork by Tom Fournier |
Wheels on Meals
Directed by Sammo Hung Kam-Bo
Hong Kong – 1984
| Format: | Price (SRP): | Availability: |
|---|---|---|
| Limited Edition 4K Ultra HD | £39.99 | Amazon UK Eureka Ent. Terracotta |
| Audio/Presentation: |
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| – 4K (2160p) Ultra HD Blu-ray presentation, new 4K restoration by Eureka Entertainment from the original camera negative – Optional “Spartan X” presentation of the film – Optional English subtitles, newly revised for this 4K release – Original Cantonese audio track, available in original mono (LPCM) and restored DTS-HD MA 5.1 – Optional English audio from the film’s original international release, featuring an alternate (and much funkier) soundtrack, available in original mono and 5.1 – Alternate English dub track from the film’s 2006 DVD release, available in 5.1 – Custom audio option featuring the original Cantonese dialogue track mixed with the alternate soundtrack from the international release – New “hybrid” audio track created for this release |
| On-Disc Extras: |
|---|
| – New audio commentary by East Asian cinema expert Frank Djeng (NY Asian Film Festival) – New audio commentary by action cinema expert Arne Venema and filmmaker Domting – New interview with Wayne Wong, author of Martial Arts Ecology – New video essay by Hong Kong cinema expert Gary Bettinson – On Giant’s Shoulders – archival interview with Sammo Hung – Additional archival interview with Sammo Hung – Born to Fight – archival interview with Yuen Biao – Jet Fighter – archival interview with kickboxing champion and martial artist Benny “The Jet” Urquidez – King of the Ring – archival interview with martial artist Keith Vitali – The Inside Track – archival interview with director and action choreographer Stanley Tong – Additional outtakes footage – Original theatrical trailer – International release trailer – Original Japanese Spartan X trailer |
| Physical Extras: |
|---|
| – Limited Edition: Hardbound Set, hardcase featuring new artwork by Sean Longmore [3000 copies] – Limited Edition: 60-page Collector’s Book featuring a new essay by Rachael Nisbet on Lola Forner and writing on Wheels on Meals by James Oliver and Scott Harrison – Limited Edition: Double-sided poster |
7th December:
Unstoppable
성난황소
Directed by Kim Min-ho
South Korea – 2018
| Format: | Price (SRP): | Availability: |
|---|---|---|
| Limited Edition Blu-ray | £19.99 | Amazon UK Terracotta Toy Robot Video |
| Audio/Presentation: |
|---|
| – High Definition (1080p) Blu-ray presentation – Korean Audio with English subtitles |
| On-Disc Extras: |
|---|
| – Original Theatrical Trailer |
| Physical Extras: |
|---|
| – Limited Edition: O-Card Slipcase – Limited Edition: Art Card |
14th December:
Pedicab Driver
群龍戲鳳
Directed by Sammo Hung Kam-Bo
Hong Kong – 1989
| 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: |
|---|
| – Brand new 4K restoration from the original negative by Arrow Films – [4K Ultra HD] 4K (2160p) UHD Blu-ray presentation in Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible) – [Blu-ray] High Definition (1080p) Blu-ray presentation – Original Chinese and English front titles – Original lossless Cantonese, Mandarin and English mono audio – Newly translated English subtitles for the Cantonese and Mandarin audio – Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing |
| On-Disc Extras: |
|---|
| – Brand new audio commentary by Hong Kong film experts Frank Djeng and F.J. DeSanto – A Group of Dragons, a brand new interview with screenwriter Yuen Kai-chi – A Runaway Triumph, a brand new appreciation by critic and film historian Tony Rayns – Enjoy Yourselves Tonight: Year of the Snake Special ’89, a brief display of kung-fu calligraphy performed by the cast to promote the film on TVB’s primetime show – Theatrical trailer – Image gallery |
| Physical Extras: |
|---|
| – Limited Edition: O-Card Slipcase with newly commissioned artwork by Sam Hadley – Limited Edition: Collectors’ booklet featuring new writing by Sean Gilman, Jonathan Clements and Johnny Burnett (aka The Fanatical Dragon) – Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Sam Hadley |
Before 2027:
The Dragon Tamers
女子跆拳群英會
Directed by John Woo
Hong Kong – 1975
| Format: | Price (SRP): | Availability: |
|---|---|---|
| Limited Edition Blu-ray | £19.99 | 88 Films Amazon UK Terracotta |
| Audio/Presentation: |
|---|
| – 2K remaster from the original camera negatives presented in High Definition (1080p) Blu-ray in 2.39:1 aspect ratio – 2.0 LPCM Mandarin mono with English subtitles – 2.0 LPCM English mono |
| On-Disc Extras: |
|---|
| – Audio commentary by David West – The Young Dragon – Carter Huang on The Dragon Tamers – English opening credits – Original trailer – Image gallery |
| Physical Extras: |
|---|
| – Limited Edition: Double-Walled O-Ring Slipcase featuring New Artwork by Aurelio Lorenzo, plus removable U-Card leaving the O-Ring free of markings – Limited Edition: Double-sided fold-out poster – Reversible sleeve featuring original Hong Kong poster artwork |
The Fearless Hyena
笑拳怪招
Directed by Jackie Chan
Hong Kong – 1979
| Website Variant for Deluxe Limited Edition Includes: |
|---|
| – The Fearless Hyena (笑拳怪招), directed by Jackie Chan, 1979. – Fearless Hyena Part II (龍騰虎躍), directed by Chan Chuen, 1983. |
| Format: | Price (SRP): | Availability: |
|---|---|---|
| Deluxe Limited Edition 4K Ultra HD & Blu-ray | £39.99 | 88 Films (Website Variant) 88 Films Amazon UK Terracotta |
| Standard Edition Blu-ray | £19.99 | 88 Films Amazon UK Terracotta |
| Audio/Presentation: |
|---|
| The Fearless Hyena: – 4K remaster from the original camera negatives in 2.39:1 aspect ratio – [4K Ultra HD] 4K (2160p) UHD Blu-ray presentation in Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible) – [Blu-ray] High Definition (1080p) Blu-ray presentation – Original Cantonese mono with newly translated English subtitles – Alternate Cantonese mono [with Japanese “Crazy Monkey” music cues] – English mono dub Fearless Hyena Part II (exclusive to the Website Variant version): – 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: |
|---|
| The Fearless Hyena: – Audio commentary by Hong Kong cinema experts Frank Djeng and F.J. DeSanto – Breaking New Ground – David West on The Fearless Hyena – Unruly Brilliance – Luke White on The Fearless Hyena – Hong Kong trailer – Japanese trailer – Japanese TV commercial Fearless Hyena Part II (exclusive to the Website Variant version): – Audio Commentary by Frank Djeng – Export Opening Credits – Japanese Theatrical End Credits |
| Physical Extras: |
|---|
| – Limited Edition: Rigid Slipcase featuring New Artwork by Sean Longmore – Limited Edition: 40-page Collector’s Book featuring Brand-New Writing on the Film by C.J. Lines, Fraser Elliott and Thorsten Boose – Limited Edition: Double-sided fold-out poster – Limited Edition: 5 Double-sided Collectible Postcards – Limited Edition (Website Variant – 1000 units only): O-Ring Slipcase with Exclusive Hong Kong Poster Artwork – Limited Edition (Website Variant – 1000 units only): Bonus Blu-ray disc – Fearless Hyena Part II – Reversible sleeve featuring original Hong Kong poster artwork |
| Physical Extras: |
|---|
| The website variant version includes Fearless Hyena Part II, which is the same disc as the previous 88 Films Blu-ray release (not a 4K upgrade). The standard edition Blu-ray is a re-author using the 4K restoration compared to the previous release which was a 2K restoration. |
Final Victory
最後勝利
Directed by Patrick Tam Kar-Ming
Hong Kong – 1987
| Format: | Price (SRP): | Availability: |
|---|---|---|
| Limited Edition Blu-ray | £19.99 | 88 Films Amazon UK Terracotta |
| Audio/Presentation: |
|---|
| – 2K remaster from the original camera negatives presented in High Definition (1080p) Blu-ray in 1.85:1 aspect ratio – 2.0 LPCM Cantonese mono with English subtitles |
| On-Disc Extras: |
|---|
| – Audio commentary by Hong Kong Cinema expert Frank Djeng – Raised by Cinema – An Interview with Margaret Lee by Fred Ambroisine – Archive Interview with Patrick Tam – Original trailer – Image gallery |
| Physical Extras: |
|---|
| – Limited Edition: Double-Walled O-Ring Slipcase featuring New Artwork by Sean Longmore, plus removable U-Card leaving the O-Ring free of markings – Limited Edition: Double-sided fold-out poster – Reversible sleeve featuring original Hong Kong poster artwork |
Hope
호프
Directed by Na Hong-jin
South Korea – 2026
| Format: | Price (SRP): | Availability: |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Blu-ray | £19.99 | Amazon UK HMV Terracotta |
| Audio/Presentation: |
|---|
| – High Definition (1080p) Blu-ray presentation – Korean DTS-HD Master Audio – English subtitles |
| On-Disc Extras: |
|---|
| – Making Of Documentary (3 featurettes) – Teaser 1 – Teaser 2 – Theatrical Trailer – Interview with Writer/Director Na Hong-jin – Conversation with Na Hong-jin and Director Kim Jee-woon – Conversation with Na Hong-jin and Director Bong Joon-ho |
The Young Dragons
鐵漢柔情
Directed by John Woo
Hong Kong – 1974
| Format: | Price (SRP): | Availability: |
|---|---|---|
| Limited Edition Blu-ray | £19.99 | 88 Films Amazon UK Terracotta |
| Audio/Presentation: |
|---|
| – 2K remaster from the original camera negatives presented in High Definition (1080p) Blu-ray in 2.39:1 aspect ratio – 2.0 LPCM Mandarin mono with English subtitles |
| On-Disc Extras: |
|---|
| – Audio commentary by Hong Kong cinema expert Frank Djeng – Mars Cheung on The Young Dragons – Original trailer – Image gallery |
| Physical Extras: |
|---|
| – Limited Edition: Double-Walled O-Ring Slipcase featuring New Artwork by Aurelio Lorenzo, plus removable U-Card leaving the O-Ring free of markings – Limited Edition: Double-sided fold-out poster – Reversible sleeve featuring original Hong Kong poster artwork |
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