The ultra-violent martial arts sci-fi actioner ‘Boy Kills World’ starring ‘Crow’ actor Bill Skarsgård gets some New Posters

"Boy Kills World" Theatrical Poster

“Boy Kills World” Theatrical Poster

A modern day take on Crippled Avengers? Not quite, but a good way to introduce Moritz Mohr’s Boy Kills Wold, an upcoming martial arts actioner starring Bill Skarsgård (John Wick: Chapter 4), Andrew Koji (Warrior), Sharlto Copley (Hardcore Henry) and Yayan Ruhian (The Raid, The Raid 2).

Produced by Sam Raimi (The Evil Dead), Boy Kills Wold features action choreography by Dawid Szatarski, who is perhaps best known for his work on Black Widow, Kingsman: The Golden Circle and Ong Bak 3.

Boy Kills World takes place in a bizarre, dark dystopian universe and centers on a deaf and mute character, Boy (Skarsgård), who navigates this depressing world with his otherworldly imagination. Tragedy strikes when Boy’s family is Continue reading

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Indonesian horror on the rise? Lionsgate to release Kimo Stamboel’s ‘Dancing Village: The Curse Begins’ in April

"Dancing Village: The Curse Begins" Theatrical Poster

“Dancing Village: The Curse Begins” Theatrical Poster

Later this year, Lionsgate will releasing Badarawuhi Di Desa Penari (Dancing Village: The Curse Begins), the prequel to Indonesia‘s highest-grossing film, KKN Curse of the Dancing Village. The film is also the first IMAX movie produced in Southeast Asia.

Dancing Village: The Curse Begins is directed by Indonesian filmmaker Kimo Stamboel (Killers) – of the “Mo Brothers” directing duo (Headshot, Macabre). The film is set in an Indonesian village where a mysterious presence, Badarawuhi, is terrorizing the community (via Deadline).

It stars Aulia Sarah (KKN Curse of the Dancing Village), Maudy Effrosina (My Sassy Girl), Jourdy Pranata (One Night Stand) and Claresta Taufan (Serigala Terakhi).

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Well Go USA creates a Blu-ray for Wu Ershan’s ‘Creation of the Gods I: Kingdom of Storms’ on May 28th

Creation of the Gods I: Kingdom of Storms | Blu-ray (Well Go USA)

Creation of the Gods I: Kingdom of Storms | Blu-ray (Well Go USA)

On May 28, 2024, Well Go USA is releasing the Blu-ray for Creation of the Gods I: Kingdom of Storms (read our review). This fantasy-actioner is directed by Wu Ershan, who is perhaps best known for 2012’s Painted Skin 2: The Resurrection and 2015’s Mojin: The Lost Legend.

Creation of the Gods I: Kingdom of Storms stars Kris Phillips (Painted Skin 2: The Resurrection), Li Xuejian (The Wandering Earth II), Huang Bo (Journey to the West), Yu Shi (Birth of the Dragon), Chen Muchi (Guardians of the Lands), Kuo Chen (Young Detective Dee: Rise of the Sea Dragon) and Yuan Quan (Call of Heroes).

After conspiring with a conniving fox demon to kill the emperor and seize power, King Zhou reigns as a tyrant so brutal that he Continue reading

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Exhuma (2024) Review

"Exhuma" Theatrical Poster

“Exhuma” Theatrical Poster

Director: Jang Jae-Hyon
Cast: Choi Min-sik, Yoo Hae-jin, Kim Go-eun, Lee Do-hyun, Jeon Jin-Ki, Kim Jae-cheol, Hong Seo-jun
Running Time: 134 min.

By Paul Bramhall

While many directors in the Korean film industry tend to gravitate between different genres, there’s something admirable about how director and writer Jang Jae-hyeon has carved out a niche for himself helming supernatural horror mysteries. After making his feature length debut with The Priests in 2015 (an expansion of his own 2014 short film 12th Assistant Deacon), he’d write the script for Im Dae-woong’s House of the Disappeared the following year, before delivering his sophomore feature with 2019’s Svaha: The Sixth Finger. Across just 3 productions Jae-hyeon has already established his own distinctive style, and with his latest Exhuma he delves deeper into the world of Korean shamanism and its practices.

After a wealthy Korean family living in L.A. become convinced there’s a curse on them, one that’s now affecting the new-born baby of the current patriarch, they call in a well reputed shaman played by Kim Go-eun (Coin Locker Girl, Memories of the Sword) to investigate. Travelling to the U.S. with her disciple, played by popular K-drama actor Lee Do-hyun, the pair believe the family are being afflicted by the spirit of a departed ancestor, and once back on Korean soil enlist the assistance of a geomancer specialising in feng shui and his undertaker Continue reading

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Wanna sea some action? South Korean historical thriller ‘Noryang: Deadly Sea’ hits Blu-ray in May from Well Go USA

Noryang: Deadly Sea | Bu-ray (Well Go USA)

Noryang: Deadly Sea | Bu-ray (Well Go USA)

On May 14, 2024, Well Go USA is releasing the Blu-ray for Noryang: Deadly Sea, a 2023 South Korean historical actioner from director Kim Han-Min (The Admiral: Roaring Currents).

Filmmaker Kim Han-Min (War of the Arrows) is back at the wheel with Noryang: Deadly Sea, the third part of the saga that started with 2014’s The Admiral: Roaring Currents and 2022’s Hansan: Rising Dragon.

The seven-year Imjin War nears an end as Admiral Yi Sun-shin leads an allied fleet against the Wae army to fight his last valiant battle at Noryang Strait.

The film stars Kim Yun-Seok (The Chaser), Baek Yoon-Sik (Inside Men), Jung Jae-Young (Carter), Heo Jun-Ho (Escape from Mogadishu), Ahn Continue reading

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The blood sport is back! Watch the New Trailer for martial arts throwback ‘Last Kumite’

On June 11, 2024, MPI Home Video is releasing a SteelBook for The Last Kumite on 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray. The highly-anticipated actioner features cult martial arts icons Cynthia Rothrock (No Retreat, No Surrender 2), Kurt McKinney (No Retreat, No Surrender), Matthias Hues (Ultimate Justice), Michel Qissi (Kickboxer) and Billy Blanks (King of the Kickboxers).

The Last Kumite centers around Mathis Landwehr (Lasko) who takes part in the kumite for one final battle – for the life of his daughter.

The film also stars Abdel Qissi (Lionheart), David “Bolo Jr” Yeung (Painted Faces), Aurelia Agel (John Wick 4), Emilien De Falco (Undisputed 4) and YouTuber Continue reading

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Take your shot, Funboy! Watch the New Trailer for Rupert Sanders ‘The Crow’ reboot starring Bill Skarsgård

"The Crow" Theatrical Poster

“The Crow” Theatrical Poster

Rupert Sanders, who is perhaps best known for helming 2012’s Snow White and The Huntsman and 2017’s Ghost in the Shell, is the director for the upcoming reboot of The Crow, starring Bill Skarsgård (Eternals), who plays Eric Draven, a role made famous by the late Brandon Lee. The upcoming film also stars Singer-actress FKA twigs (Honeyboy).

According to Deadline, Lionsgate has just tied up an eight-figure deal for domestic rights to The Crow reboot, so we can most-likely expect a Trailer soon, especially given the film has reportedly wrapped production nearly a year ago.

The reboot is based from a script by Zach Baylin (King Richard). Producers are Molly Hassell (Terminal), Victor Hadida (Resident Evil), John Continue reading

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Deal on Fire! Dead Reckoning | Blu-ray | Only $9.83 – Expires soon!

Dead Reckoning | Blu-ray (Shout!)

Dead Reckoning | Blu-ray (Shout!)

Today’s Deal on Fire is the Blu-ray for Dead Reckoning (aka Altar Rock). The film is the latest from director Andrzej Bartkowiak (Romeo Must Die, Exit Wounds, Cradle 2 the GraveMaximum Impact).

Dead Reckoning (read our review) stars India Eisley (Kite) and K.J. Apa (The Cul De Sac) as star-crossed lovers on the island of Nantucket whose romance is threatened by family loyalty. The film is described as a “millennial romantic thriller” inspired by the Boston Marathon bombing in 2013.

The film also features martial arts star Scott Adkins (Close Range, Accident Man), who appears alongside Sydney Park (The Standoff) and James Continue reading

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Can’t get enough of ‘The Raid’? Umbrella announces a 4K Ultra HD Limited Edition jam-packed with plenty of extras

The Raid | 4K Ultra HD + Blu-rau (Umbrella)

The Raid | 4K Ultra HD + Blu-rau (Umbrella)

On July 3, 2024, Umbrella Entertainment is releasing a 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray (Region B) Collector’s Limited Edition for The Raid, the 2011 groundbreaking martial arts cult-classic from Gareth Evans (The Raid 2, Apostle, Merantau).

The Raid stars Iko Uwais (Triple Threat), Joe Taslim (The Night Comes for Us) and Yayan Ruhian (Yakuza Apocalypse).

The throat-cutting, arm-snapping, non-stop action flick The Raid has arrived in 4K HDR with Dolby Vision and Atmos in collaboration with director Gareth Evans, including a NEW audio commentary, a NEW fight co-ordinator reacts, NEW written content, NEW Q&A with the director, a behind-the-scenes, experiences and art book plus the FULL hardback graphic novel Continue reading

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Details for Film Masters’ Blu-ray for the 1979 Kung Fu exploitation film ‘The Crippled Masters’ arriving in July

The Crippled Masters | Blu-ray (Film Masters)

The Crippled Masters | Blu-ray (Film Masters)

On July 23, 2024, Film Masters is releasing a Special Edition Bu-ray (Region A) for The Crippled Masters (not to be confused with 1978’s Crippled Avengers), a 1979 martial arts/exploitaiton film from director Joe Law (The Lost Secrets of Kung Fu).

The Crippled Masters features two genuinely handicapped martial artists: Shun Chung-Chuen (Two Crippled Heroes) and Thomas Hong Chiu-Ming (Fighting Life). Chen Mu-Chuan (Jade Fox) also stars.

Two men skilled in the arts of Kung Fu are betrayed by their master and crippled for life, one left with no arms and the other with no legs. Despite their obvious disadvantages, they learn to combine their martial arts skills and Continue reading

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‘Birth of the Dragon’s Philip Ng and ‘Black Mask 2’s Andy On pair up (again) for the martial arts actioner ‘Without Remorse’

"Without Remorse" Teaser Poster

“Without Remorse” Teaser Poster

Writer/director Philip Lui Koon-Nam, who co-directed 2019’s Undercover Punch ad Gun with Frankie Tam, is re-teaming with Philip Ng (Birth of the Dragon, Zombie Fight Club) and Andy On (Abduction, Blind War) for the upcoming actioner, Without Remorse (no relation to the 2021 Michael B. Jordan film of the same name).

Ng and On have worked together many times before, with roles in the likes of Star Runner, New Police Story, Dragon Squad, Invisible Target, Naked Soldier, and Zombie Fight Club. However their most notable collaboration came in the form of 2014’s Once Upon a Time in Shanghai, were they shared co-lead status, and went toe-to-toe under the choreography of Yuen Woo-Ping.

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The writer behind all of Donnie Yen’s ‘Ip Man’ films has Patrick Tam dancing (while buzzed) for his ‘Fight for Tomorrow’

"Fight for Tomorrow" Theatrical Poster

“Fight for Tomorrow” Theatrical Poster

Chan Tai-lee (Fierce Cop), a filmmaker who is perhaps best known for writing several of Donnie Yen’s films – including 2008’s Ip Man, 2010’s Ip Man 2, 2013’s Special I.D., 2015’s Ip Man 3, 2018’s Big Brother, and 2019’s Ip Man 4: The Finale – is returning to the director’s chair for Mandarin Motion Pictures’ Fight for Tomorrow.

The film stars Patrick Tam (The Fatal Raid), Matthew “Locker” Lam Ka Hei (Raging Fire), Mark Cheng Ho-nam (Election 2), Ying Chi-Yuet (Everything Under Control) and Sherming You Lok-yee (Backstage Killer).

In the film, Shi Saburo (Tam) is a former tough guy who has been retired for several years and today is just a small figure in the market. Quietly, he has been working hard to break through the real Continue reading

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‘Call of Heroes’ stars Eddie Peng and Louis Koo cross criminal paths in the Trailer for Calvin Tong’s ‘Trier of Fact’

"The Trier of Fact" Theatrical Poster

“The Trier of Fact” Theatrical Poster

Hong Kong stars Louis Koo (The White Storm 3: Heaven or Hell, Warriors of Future) and Eddie Peng (The Rescue, I Did It My Way) re-team for One Cool Film group’s The Trier of Fact, an upcoming crime thriller from writer/director Calvin Tong (Bursting Point).

Trier of Fact follows a detective and a crime division officer as they uncover the criminal activities of a drug lord (via Variety). The film also stars Raymond Lam (P Storm).

Koo and Peng previously crossed paths in Benny Chan’s 2016 martial arts actioner Call of Heroes, alongside Lau Ching-Wan (Shockwave 2), Wu Jing (Kill Zone 2), Sammy Hung (Dragon Blade), Liu Kai-Chi (Z Storm), Yuan Quan (From Vegas to Macau 2) and Maggie Jiang (Cities in Love).

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Nick Cheung returns to horror in the Trailer for his 4th directorial gig ‘Peg O’ My Heart’ also starring Terrance Lau

"Peg O' My Heart" Teaser Poster

“Peg O’ My Heart” Teaser Poster

Following his first three directorial efforts – 2014’s Hungry Ghost Ritual, 2015’s Keeper of Darkness and 2018’s The Trough – Hong Kong star Nick Cheung Ka-fai (Bodies at Rest, Integrity) is back in the director’s chair for a 4th time in Peg O’ My Heart (aka Shadow of Redemption).

In the film, Cheung will star opposite Terrance Lau (Beyond the Dream), who is mostly known for his portrayal of Leslie Cheung in the recent Anita Mui biopic.

Peg O’ My Heart also stars Fala Chen (72 Tenants of Prosperity), Rebecca Zhu (From Vegas to Macau II), Ben Yuen Foo-Wah (The Eye), Natalie Hsu (Bursting Point), Julius Brian Siswojo (Raging Fire) and Deon Cheung (Project Gutenberg).

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Wall or No Wall? Watch the Teaser Trailer for Soi Cheang’s all-star martial arts actioner ‘Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In’

"Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In" Teaser Poster

“Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In” Teaser Poster

Director Soi Cheang Pou Soi (SPL II: A Time for Consequences, The Monkey King) – and producers Wilson Yip (Paradox, Ip Man Franchise) and John Chong (The Invincible Dragon) – are currently prepping Media Asia’s Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In (formerly Kowloon Walled City).

This upcoming actioner stars Louis Koo (Organized Crime and Triad Bureau), Sammo Hung (King Swindler), Richie Jen (Trivisa), Raymond Lam (Line Walker) and Philip Ng (Undercover Punch and Gun), and with action by Kenji Tanigaki (Enter the Fat Dragon).

Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In is an adaptation of the cult manga series City of Darkness by Andy Seto. Set in the eighties inside the dangerous and enigmatic Kowloon Walled City, which was a de jure Chinese Continue reading

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